RAMSAY, Allan
(b. 1713, Edinburgh, d. 1784, Dover)

Portrait of the Artist's Wife

1754-55
Oil on canvas, 76 x 64 cm
National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Ramsay executed the portrait of his wife, Margaret, during his visit to Italy, where he was a friend of Pompeo Batoni whose influence can be seen on this painting. The portrait is a renowned masterpiece of the artist.




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