William Allan
William Allan (1782–1850) was a Scottish painter.
Also recorded as Sir William Allan; A. R. A. William Allan; Allan of Edinbro'; Sir Allan; William Allen; William Allan (Sir).
William Allan in brief
- Born
- 1782
- Died
- 1850
- Known for
- painter
- Place of birth
- Edinburgh
Overview
Born at Edinburgh in 1782, died at Edinburgh in 1850.
In detail
William Allan studied at Royal High School and Edinburgh College of Art. the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are history and portrait.
Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts and Royal Scottish Academy.
Works named in the authority record are Sir Walter Scott.
Work by William Allan is recorded in the collections of Tate, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, National Portrait Gallery, National Galleries Scotland and Royal Collection Trust.
Sources
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- 1.
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1969391: William Allan
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