David Allan

David Allan (1744–1796) was a British painter.

Also recorded as Allan of Edinbro'; Allan David; Allan; D. Allan.

David Allan in brief

Born
1744
Died
1796
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Alloa
Contents

Overview

Born at Alloa in 1744, died at Edinburgh in 1796.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Scotland, Rome and London.

Work by David Allan is recorded in the collections of Tate, National Galleries Scotland, National Portrait Gallery, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q590576: David Allan

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