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David Allan

British, 1744–1796

WA-00049983

Scotland

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Authority Records (1)

WikidataQ590576

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Aic
Tier 3 · Scraped/inferred85%

About

Why this artist matters now

David Allan was a Scottish painter and illustrator active in the eighteenth century, known for historical subjects and genre scenes rendered with precise draftsmanship. His work spans portraiture, narrative painting, and book illustration, establishing him as a versatile practitioner across multiple formats and scales. Allan's approach to genre painting documented Scottish life and manners with a keen eye for social detail.

Source: Aic · Trust score: 85% · Updated 10d ago

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Art Institute of Chicago Tate

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Artworks (2)

The Start of the Race in the Corso, Rome

1767 · Graphite, ink and watercolour on paper

support: 219 x 380 mm

Tate

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Man with Tricorne and Whip

1700 · Pen and brown ink with brush and watercolor, over graphite, on cream laid paper

31.5 × 19.3 cm (12 7/16 × 7 5/8 in.)

Art Institute of Chicago

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2 published of 7 catalogued · 6 with image

Art Institute Chicago
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The Start of the Race in the Corso, Rome
1767 · Tate · 1 prov
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