William Aikman

William Aikman (1682–1731) was a British painter.

Also recorded as William Aikman of Cairnie; Aikman; W. Aikman.

William Aikman in brief

Born
1682
Died
1731
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Aberdeenshire
Contents

Overview

Born at Aberdeenshire in 1682, died at London in 1731.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

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

Work by William Aikman is recorded in the collections of National Galleries Scotland, Yale Center for British Art, National Portrait Gallery, Burrell Collection and Pollok House.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q8755043: William Aikman

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