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Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) (1762) är den målning av Allan Ramsay som drar till sig flest blickar; originalet finns på Buckingham Palace, London. Därefter dras blicken till King George III (1761) och George III (1738–1820) (1764). Bland de 223 verk av Allan Ramsay i vår katalog är dessa 100 de mest kända, var och en ett unikt original presenterat med sitt år, sitt museum och anledningen till dess tidlösa betydelse.
To stand before this portrait is to encounter the quiet authority of Queen Charlotte. Painted in 1762, the work captures the Queen in a moment of formal repose, her presence defined by a sense of calm and sovereign grace. The composition is vertical and balanced, placing her as the central figure within a grand, neoclassical interior. A fluted column rises to the right, providing a strong verticality that anchors the…
This oil on canvas portrait, titled King George III, presents a formal depiction of George III of Great Britain. Created by the Scottish painter Allan Ramsay, the work captures the monarch in a moment of regal composure. It was executed in 1761, a period when Ramsay was establishing his presence within the highest circles of British society.
In the grand tapestry of eighteenth-century portraiture, few works command the room with as much authoritative grace as Allan Ramsay’s 1764 masterpiece, George III. This breathtaking portrait serves as more than a mere likeness; it is a profound window into the heart of the British monarchy during an era of immense transition. As the viewer gazes upon the King, they are immediately struck by the sheer scale and presence of…
This oil on canvas portrait, created between 1764 and 1766, depicts Emily FitzGerald, Duchess of Leinster, also known as Emily, Marchioness of Kildare. The subject is presented in a contemplative pose, appearing book-learned as she reads the ancient historian Procopius. The composition centers on the seated woman, whose posture and the open book on the table before her suggest a moment of quiet study. The scene is characterized by soft,…
The portrait presents a man in a three-quarter length pose, positioned centrally against a dark, atmospheric background. He is oriented slightly toward his left, facing the viewer with a direct gaze. The subject wears a structured, military-style dark coat decorated with gold embroidery, paired with a white waistcoat and a crisp white cravat. Below the waist, red breeches are visible. A powdered wig frames a face characterized by soft, blended…
The oil on canvas work titled Mrs. Lindesay of Eaglescarnie was executed by the artist Allan Ramsay in 1750. This portrait depicts a subject also identified as Madame Lindesay d'Eaglescarnie. The painting is presented in an oval-format bust-length composition.
In this formal 18th-century oil portrait, Allan Ramsay presents Henry Bellenden with a quiet sense of dignity. Painted about 1749, the work captures the subject in a three-quarter length view, seated in a manner that suggests both relaxation and a certain commanding presence. The portrait focuses on the individual, using the sitter's posture and attire to communicate a sense of intellectual refinement and social standing.
Richard Grenville, 2nd Earl Temple, is presented in a formal, full-length state portrait that emphasizes his noble lineage and authority. He stands in a three-quarter length pose, slightly off-center to create a sense of dynamic stability. The subject is draped in ceremonial regalia, including a heavy mantle and an ornamental sword, which signal his high social status. A crimson sash and waistcoat provide a sharp contrast against the dark, heavy…
This oil on canvas portrait, titled Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck, presents a formal study of the Scottish judge created by the artist Allan Ramsay. Painted between 1754 and 1755, the work captures the subject in a moment of quiet authority. Ramsay, a prominent figure in eighteenth-century British portraiture, brings a refined sensibility to this depiction of the man who would become a significant legal figure in Scotland.
This oil on canvas painting, titled Portrait Of Sir William Pulteney, Earl Of Bath, presents a formal study of William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath. The work is a portrait executed by the Scottish painter Allan Ramsay. It captures the subject in a manner that reflects the social standing of the 18th-century aristocracy.
Jane Nisbet, Lady Dirleton1748 · The National Trust for Scotland
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Mrs Elizabeth Symonds (d.1776 )1740 · Walker Art Gallery
13
Mary Adam1754 · Yale Center for British Art
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Arabella Pershall, Lady Glenorchy1740 · Yale Center for British Art
15
Drottningen Charlotte med sina två söner1765 · Royal Collection
16
Lady Frances Wemyss, Lady Steuart Denham, 1722 - 17891740 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Elizabeth Cunyngham, Mrs Daniel Cunyngham1740 · Scottish National Gallery
18
Portrait of a Man1750 · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), with her Two Eldest Sons1769 · Royal Collection
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Janet, Daughter of the Honourable Sir David Dalrymple, Bt1749 · The National Trust For Scotland
21
Thomas, 2nd Baron Mansel of Margam with his Blackwood Half-Brothers and Sister1742
22
Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746)1740 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
23
Portrait of Mrs. Mary Wilbraham1744
24
Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746)1742 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
25
Lady Christian Dalrymple1744 · The National Trust For Scotland
26
Allan Ramsay1739 · National Portrait Gallery
27
Robert Craigie (1685–1766), Lord Craigie, Lord Advocate1744 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
28
Sir James Dalrymple, Bt, MP, Auditor of the Exchequer1740 · The National Trust For Scotland
29
Archibald Campbell (1682–1761), 3rd Duke of Argyll, Statesman1744 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
30
Portrait of Sir John Tyrell, Bt.1752 · National Gallery of Ireland
31
Janet Carmichael, Later Countess of Hyndford1750
32
John, Second Baron Desart1751
33
Nude Study of a striding man with stone sling1755
34
John Erskine (1712–1787), 14th of Dun1747 · National Trust for Scotland
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Edward Harvey (1718–1778)1747
36
James Haughton Langston1750 · Fitzwilliam College
37
Archibald Campbell (1682–1761), 3rd Duke of Argyll1749
38
John Sargent the Elder (1690–1762)1753 · The Holburne Museum
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John Sargent the Younger (1714–1791)1749 · The Holburne Museum
40
Anne Cockburn (d.1772), Lady Inglis1747 · Scottish National Gallery
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Francis Child (1735-1763)1758 · Osterley Park And House
42
George William Coventry, 6th Earl of Coventry (1722-1808)1764
43
Augusta, Princess of Wales (1719-72)1764 · Royal Collection
44
Queen Charlotte (1744-1818)1765 · Royal Collection
45
An Unknown Woman1762 · Yale Center for British Art
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Portrait of Horace Walpole's Nieces: The Honorable Laura Keppel and Charlotte, Lady Huntingtower1765 · Museum of Fine Arts
47
William Drummond (d.1772)1764
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Augusta, Princess of Wales (1719–1772)1760 · Government Art Collection
49
Barbara St John, Countess of Coventry (1737 – 1804)1772
50
Princess Elizabeth Albertina, Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1713-61)1769 · Royal Collection
51
Prince William (1765-1837), later Duke of Clarence1767 · Royal Collection
52
Prince George Augustus of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1748-85)1769 · Royal Collection
53
Valentine Morris (1727-1789), Governor of Saint Vincent1784
54
Mary Degg, Lady Robert Manners (1737 - 1829)1756 · Scottish National Gallery
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The Honourable William Finch1744 · New Walk Museum - Art Gallery
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Captain Thomas Wallace1750 · The National Trust For Scotland
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Portrait of Lady Susanna Campbell, n�e Bernard (d. 1751)1758 · SCAD Museum of Art
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Rosamund Sargent, née Chambers (1722–1792)1749 · The Holburne Museum
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Miss Craigie1741
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Lady Anne Campbell (1720–1785), Countess of Strafford1743 · The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
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James Murray (1690–1764), 2nd Duke of Atholl1743 · The Merchant's Hall
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Flora Macdonald1749 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
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Jean, Lady Banff1747 · The National Trust for Scotland
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DAVID WEMYSS, LORD ELCHOLouvre
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Portrait of Sir John Hynde Cotton, 3rd BT1740
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Anne Bayne (d.1743), Wife of the Artist Allan Ramsay1739 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Alexander Home of Jardinfield1732
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Portrait of Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll1744
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Mary de Cardonnel (c.1719–1787), Countess Talbot1742
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Judge Michael Ward (1683–1759)1742 · Castle Ward
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Mary Digges Lady Robert Manners1737 · Scottish National Gallery
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Lord Chancellor Hardwicke (1690–1764)1740
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Lady Anne Compton (d.1747), Lady Rushout1743
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Lady Jemima Campbell (1722–1797), Marchioness Grey, Countess of Hardwicke1741 · Wimpole Hall
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Philip Yorke (1720–1790), 2nd Earl of Hardwicke, PC, MP, FRS1741 · Wimpole Hall
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Portrait of Martha Baker1739
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Elizabeth Cunyngham, Mrs Daniel Cunyngham1740
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Baron of Exchequer1742 · The Merchant's Hall
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Richard Mead1740 · National Portrait Gallery
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Colonel John Stewart of Stewartfield (d.1750)1742
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James Murray (1690–1764), 2nd Duke of Atholl, Lord Privy Seal1743 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Portrait of a Gentleman in a Blue Coat1741
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Lady Lucy Manners (1717–1788), Duchess of Montrose1739 · Scottish National Gallery
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General James Murray (1722–1794), Governor of Quebec and Minorca1742 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Agnes Murray Kynynmond, Daughter of Hugh Dalrymple Murray Kynynmond, Wife of the Right Honourable Sir Gilbert Elliot of Minto, Bt, MP1739 · The National Trust For Scotland
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Alexander Murray (1712–1778), Jacobite1742 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Admiral The Honourable Charles Stewart (1681–1740)1740 · National Maritime Museum
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Portrait of Miss Mary Lilias Scott1748 · John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
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John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun1750 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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Timothy Godwin1749
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Abigail Ward1749
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Dr John Ward1749
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Portrait of a Naval Officer1747
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Lady Hall of Dunglass1752
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Sir Lucius Christianus Lloyd (c.1710–1750), 3rd Bt, of Maes y Felin (Mitfield)1745 · Croft Castle
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Julia Hasell1749 · Abbot Hall Art Gallery
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Portrait of a Lady1747
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Portrait of a Man1746
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James Adam (1732–1794)1754 · Laing Art Gallery
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Thomas Shairp of Houston (1724–1781)1750
De fyra motiv som återkommer oftast i dessa originalverk, var och ett med sitt främsta exempel.
De 8 museer som innehar flest av målningarna på denna sida.
| Museum | Stad | Verk av Allan Ramsay | Målningar från denna lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scottish National Portrait Gallery |
Edinburgh | 16 | Lady Frances Wemyss, Lady Steuart Denham, 1722 - 1789, Robert Craigie (1685–1766), Lord Craigie, Lord Advocate, Archibald Campbell (1682–1761), 3rd Duke of Argyll, Statesman |
 Royal Collection |
London | 8 | Drottningen Charlotte med sina två söner, Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), with her Two Eldest Sons, Augusta, Princess of Wales (1719-72) |
 Scottish National Gallery |
Edinburgh | 14 | Elizabeth Cunyngham, Mrs Daniel Cunyngham, Anne Cockburn (d.1772), Lady Inglis, Mary Degg, Lady Robert Manners (1737 - 1829) |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 5 | Henry Bellenden, Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck, Mary Adam |
 The National Trust For Scotland |
Edinburgh | 9 | Janet, Daughter of the Honourable Sir David Dalrymple, Bt, Lady Christian Dalrymple, Sir James Dalrymple, Bt, MP, Auditor of the Exchequer |
 The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery |
Glasgow | 4 | Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746), Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746), Lady Anne Campbell (1720–1785), Countess of Strafford |
 The Holburne Museum |
Bath | 3 | John Sargent the Elder (1690–1762), John Sargent the Younger (1714–1791), Rosamund Sargent, née Chambers (1722–1792) |
 National Portrait Gallery |
London | 5 | Allan Ramsay, Richard Mead |
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The portrait presents a man in a three-quarter length pose, positioned centrally against a dark, atmospheric background. He is oriented slightly toward his left, facing the viewer with a direct gaze. The subject wears a structured, military-style dark coat decorated with gold embroidery, paired with a white waistcoat and a crisp white cravat. Below the waist, red breeches are visible. A powdered wig frames a face characterized by soft, blended…
The oil on canvas work titled Mrs. Lindesay of Eaglescarnie was executed by the artist Allan Ramsay in 1750. This portrait depicts a subject also identified as Madame Lindesay d'Eaglescarnie. The painting is presented in an oval-format bust-length composition.
To stand before this portrait is to encounter the quiet authority of Queen Charlotte. Painted in 1762, the work captures the Queen in a moment of formal repose, her presence defined by a sense of calm and sovereign grace. The composition is vertical and balanced, placing her as the central figure within a grand, neoclassical interior. A fluted column rises to the right, providing a strong verticality that anchors the…
Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) (1762), Buckingham Palace, London. King George III (1761) och George III (1738–1820) (1764) följer efter.
49 år gammal: Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) är från 1762, och Allan Ramsay föddes 1713.
Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), King George III, George III (1738–1820), Emily (1731–1814), Marchioness of Kildare, Portrait of a Gentleman, Mrs. Lindesay of Eaglescarnie, Henry Bellenden, Richard Grenville, 2nd Earl Temple, Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck och Portrait Of Sir William Pulteney, Earl Of Bath. Rankingen ovan visar varje verks årtal och museum.
Vår katalog innehåller 223 verk av Allan Ramsay, daterade från 1732 till 1784.
Främst i Scottish National Portrait Gallery (Edinburgh), Royal Collection (London) och Scottish National Gallery (Edinburgh). Museitabellen ovan listar alla.
Under 1740s: 54 av de 100 verk som finns på denna sida skapades då, varav Portrait of a Gentleman.
På den här sidan är det tidigaste Alexander Home of Jardinfield (1732) och det senaste Valentine Morris (1727-1789), Governor of Saint Vincent (1784).
18th century (23), Portrait (16) och Woman (12), fördelat på 100 verk på denna sida.
Oil On Canvas, för 31 av de 100 verk som finns på denna sida.
Rococo, om man dömer efter originalen på denna sida.
Lady Frances Wemyss, Lady Steuart Denham, 1722 - 1789, Robert Craigie (1685–1766), Lord Craigie, Lord Advocate och Archibald Campbell (1682–1761), 3rd Duke of Argyll, Statesman: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh har 8 av verken på denna sida.
Född i Edinburgh, Skottland den 13 oktober 1713, framträdde Allan Ramsay som en framstående skotsk porträttmålare vars verk fångade tidens elegans och förfining. Hans konstnärliga resa började vid tjugo års ålder då han reste till London för studier under den svenske målaren Hans Hysing, följt av undervisning vid St. Martin's Lane Academy. Denna grundläggande utbildning gav honom en solid bas i teknik och komposition.
Ramsays konstnärliga utveckling tog en betydande vändning med hans resor till Rom och Neapel, där han spenderade tre år (1736-1738) under handledning av Francesco Solimena och Imperiali (Francesco Fernandi). Dessa italienska mästare påverkade djupt hans stil, främjade en större förståelse för klassiska principer och förbättrade hans förmåga att fånga likhet och karaktär. Han absorberade den rådande rokokoestetiken samtidigt som han utvecklade en uppskattning för nyklassiska ideal. Han studerade noggrant de italienska mästarnas användning av ljus och skugga, deras dramatiska kompositioner och förmågan att förmedla psykologisk djup i sina porträtt.
Efter sin återkomst till Storbritannien 1738 etablerade Ramsay snabbt en framgångsrik karriär som porträttmålare. Hans förmåga att porträttera sina motiv med både precision och grace gav honom snart en ansedd klientel. Några av hans mest anmärkningsvärda verk inkluderar:
En avgörande händelse i Ramsays karriär inträffade 1761 med hans utnämning till Hovmålare för George III. Denna prestigefulla position cementerade hans status bland konstnärseliten och säkerställde ett stadigt flöde av beställningar från kungafamiljen och det högre samhället. Han blev *den* porträttmålaren under den georgianska eran, känd för sin förmåga att fånga inte bara yttre likhet utan också personlighet och inre karaktär hos sina modeller.
Ramsays senare liv präglades av ett skifte mot litterära strävanden, vilket speglar hans breda intellektuella intressen. Personliga tragedier – en oavsiktlig förskjutning av hans högra arm och bortgången av hans andra fru 1782 – påverkade dock hans hälsa och produktivitet. Han dog 1784.
Trots dessa utmaningar lämnade Ramsay ett bestående arv som en av Skottlands mest firade porträttmålare. Som Samuel Johnson noterat, “Jag älskar Ramsay. Du kommer inte att hitta en man i vars samtal det finns mer undervisning, mer information och mer elegans än i Ramsays.” Hans verk fortsätter att beundras för sin tekniska skicklighet, raffinerade estetik och insiktsfulla porträtt av 1700-talets samhälle. Hans förmåga att kombinera rokokoens lekfullhet med nyklassicismens värdighet gjorde honom unik i sin tid.
Allan Ramsays bidrag sträcker sig utöver hans konstnärliga talang. Han spelade en avgörande roll för att forma den visuella kulturen i Skottland under en period av betydande social och politisk förändring. Hans porträtt ger värdefulla insikter i livet, modet och värderingarna hos den skotska adeln och överklassen. Hans verk kan hittas på platser som Ayr Town Hall och Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
