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Sir John Inglis, 2nd Bart of Cramond (1683 - 1771), by Allan Ramsay, oil, 1747

Sir John Inglis, 2nd Bart of Cramond (1683 - 1771)

Allan Ramsay

1747

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir John Inglis, 2nd Bart of Cramond (1683 - 1771) is a 1747 oil by Allan Ramsay, a Rococo painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Allan Ramsay
When & what style?
1747 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with curly, dark hair and a reddish-brown coat. He is looking directly at the viewer. The man's face is illuminated, while the background is dark, creating a sense of depth. The artist has used chiaroscuro to emphasize the subject's features. The subject's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be gazing into the distance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Allan Ramsay.

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