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Portrait of Sir William Allan, Painted by Himself

Artist: Allan, William, Sir, RSA, PPRSA · 1782-1850

Object data

Date	1835
Accession	1992.433
Materials	Support canvas
Dimensions	Overall 92cm x 71.5cm Frame 106.8cm x 86.3cm
Medium	Paint, oil

Exhibitions

The Royal Scottish Academy 150th Anniversary Exhibition, 1826 - 1976

Dates: Aug 21, 1976 - Sep 19, 1976

Venue: Royal Scottish Academy

Location: Edinburgh

Exhibition of National Portraits

Dates: Apr 13, 1868 - Aug 22, 1868

Location: London
Sitters
Allan, William, Sir, RSA, PPRSA

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