Allan Ramsay

9 works by Allan Ramsay (Scottish, 1738–1820) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.

Alongside Thomas Hudson, Allan Ramsey was one of the most famous portrait painters of the 18th century in Great Britain. The eldest son of a famous Scottish poet and book antiquarian, Ramsey was named after his father. Ramsey completed his school education in his home town of Edinburgh. Art was also one of his subjects there, but did not go beyond the simple basics. Therefore Ramsey moved to London at the age of 20 to study with the Swedish portraitist Hans Hysing. After about 2 years Ramsey left Hysing and travelled on to Italy to continue his studies. Between 1736 and 1738 Ramsay lived in Naples and Rome. There he was taught by Francesco Solimena and Francesco Fernandi, also known as Imperiali. Both artists were to have a decisive influence on Ramsey's later work.

At a glance

Most of Allan Ramsay's work on the site falls under Portraits (23), Figurative (16), Drawings (12).

By movement, it's catalogued as Rococo (51), Neoclassicism (9).

Culture: Scottish (60).

By orientation: 2 landscape, 57 portrait, 1 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1741 to 1817.

Other Scottish artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Isaac Cruikshank — 17 artworks
• Alexander Nasmyth — 14 artworks
• Jacob More — 6 artworks

Prints of these artworks

Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Allan Ramsay artworks does Archive Lane have?

9 public-domain artworks by Allan Ramsay are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Allan Ramsay?

Allan Ramsay is catalogued as Scottish (born 1738, died 1820).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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