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George Bristow (1727 – 1815)

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Written by: Clara ClarkeContributing Writer · Manuscripts & Rare Books
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 934596
Allan Ramsay

George Bristow (1727 – 1815)

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Galleries Scotland
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Artist / MakerAllan Ramsay
Date1750
Mediumcanvas, oil paint
TypePainting
CollectionNational Galleries Scotland
LocationScottish National Gallery
About the Artist

BiographyAllan Ramsay (1713–1784) — Scottish portrait painter (1713-1784).Allan Ramsay worked as painter and draftsperson and is associated with Kingdom of Great Britain. Their documented life spans the years 1713 to 1784, born in Edinburgh, died in Dover. Their work is linked to Classicism.Disciplinespainter, draftspersonBorn1713, EdinburghDied1784, DoverNationalityKingdom of Great BritainMovementClassicismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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