David Martin

David Martin (1737–1797) was a British painter, engraver and printmaker.

Also recorded as David I Martin.

David Martin in brief

Born
1737
Died
1797
Known for
painter, engraver, printmaker and architectural drafter
Place of birth
Anstruther
Contents

Overview

Born at Anstruther in 1737, died at Edinburgh in 1797.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

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

Work by David Martin is recorded in the collections of Finnish National Gallery, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, National Galleries Scotland, Yale Center for British Art and National Portrait Gallery.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2915164: David Martin

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