Hugh Douglas Hamilton
Hugh Douglas Hamilton was an Irish painter (1740–1808). He was born at Dublin.
Also recorded as H. Hamilton.
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Recognition and collections
Work by Hugh Douglas Hamilton is held by National Galleries Scotland, National Portrait Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and National Gallery of Ireland.
Identity
Hugh Douglas Hamilton is recorded with the occupation painter. Hugh Douglas Hamilton is recorded as a citizen of Ireland. Hugh Douglas Hamilton is classed in the genre portrait.
Activity and practice
What Hugh Douglas Hamilton did, and where.
Hugh Douglas Hamilton worked at Florence. Hugh Douglas Hamilton worked at Venice. Hugh Douglas Hamilton worked at Dublin. Hugh Douglas Hamilton worked at London. Hugh Douglas Hamilton worked at Naples. Hugh Douglas Hamilton worked at Rome.
Hugh Douglas Hamilton is recorded as having studied at National College of Art and Design.
In detail
Hugh Douglas Hamilton studied at National College of Art and Design. the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Dublin, London and Rome.
Work by Hugh Douglas Hamilton is recorded in the collections of National Galleries Scotland, National Portrait Gallery, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, National Gallery of Ireland and Yale Center for British Art.
Chronology
- 1740Hugh Douglas Hamilton born at Dublin.
- 1740Hugh Douglas Hamilton was born on 1 January 1740.
- 1808Hugh Douglas Hamilton died at Dublin.
- 1808Hugh Douglas Hamilton died on 1 January 1808.
Sources
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- 1.
“Hugh Douglas Hamilton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q1634291: Hugh Douglas Hamilton
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Plates
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Samuel Ireland , by Hugh Douglas Hamilton (died in 1808). See source website for additional information.
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