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Allan Ramsay Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Allan Ramsay our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Allan Ramsay · 1713 – 1784

Queen Charlotte with her Two Children

1765 · Royal Collection, London · original 249 x 162 cm

Allan Ramsay’s masterpiece depicts Queen Charlotte with her two sons, showcasing meticulous detail and Rococo influences. Painted in 1765, it resides in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle and exemplifies Ramsay's signature style – blending grandeur with intimate observation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$1315162 × 249 cm Commission at original size

George III (1738–1820)

1764 · Guildhall Art Gallery, London · original 246 x 163 cm

A regal display of 18th-century majesty unfolds in Allan Ramsay's portrait of George III, featuring rich textures and royal splendor that invite you to bring this piece of British history into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1308163 × 246 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of George III

1762 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 80 x 64 cm

Admire Allan Ramsay's masterful portrait of George III, capturing the regal splendor of the British monarchy in 1762. Explore this exquisite piece of Scottish Baroque art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$29764 × 80 cm Commission at original size

Queen Charlotte (1744-1818), with her Two Eldest Sons

1769 · Royal Collection, London

Admire Allan Ramsay’s opulent 1769 portrait of Queen Charlotte & her sons! A stunning Rococo masterpiece showcasing royal elegance & intricate detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Mary Degg, Lady Robert Manners (1737 - 1829)

1756 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

Admire Mary Degg, Lady Manners, a stunning 1756 portrait by Allan Ramsay. This rococo masterpiece showcases aristocratic beauty & refined elegance – a rare glimpse into 18th-century society.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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DAVID WEMYSS, LORD ELCHO

The Louvre, Paris

Admire Allan Ramsay's masterful portrait of David Wemyss, Lord Elcho – a distinguished Scottish nobleman captured with striking realism and aristocratic grace. Explore the details of this captivating 18th-century masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Flora Macdonald

1749 · The Ashmolean Museum of Art And Archaeology, Oxford · original 74 x 61 cm

Admire Allan Ramsay's captivating portrait of Flora Macdonald, a heroine who aided Charles Edward Stuart after the Battle of Culloden. This iconic 1749 oil on canvas showcases her elegance and bravery.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Captain Sir William Peer Williams, Bt, of the 16th Light Dragoons

1759 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 127 x 101 cm

This captivating portrait depicts Captain Sir William Peer Williams, Bt., a distinguished officer of the 16th Light Dragoons, rendered in Allan Ramsay’s signature Rococo style. Executed in 1759, it showcases Williams' commanding presence and reflects the aristocratic tastes of Georgian Britain.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$521101 × 127 cm Commission at original size

George III (1738–1820)

The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London · original 214 x 150 cm

Admire Allan Ramsay’s regal portrait of George III! This neoclassical masterpiece showcases dramatic lighting & meticulous detail on canvas. Explore royal authority & 18th-century elegance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1078150 × 214 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Lady Susanna Campbell, n�e Bernard (d. 1751)

1758 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

This elegant portrait by Allan Ramsay captures Lady Susanna Campbell in a refined Rococo style. Discover this timeless masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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James Haughton Langston

1750 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 76 x 64 cm

This stunning oil painting portrays James Haughton Langston with meticulous detail and refined composition. Allan Ramsay’s signature technique captures the subject’s noble bearing against a muted backdrop, embodying the artistic spirit of 18th-century Edinburgh.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$28964 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Sir Andrew Mitchell

This 1766 portrait by Allan Ramsay shows Sir Andrew Mitchell in elegant robes. Discover the timeless beauty of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Prince George Augustus of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

1769 · Royal Collection, London · original 127 x 101 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$521101 × 127 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of the Artist's Wife

1754 · National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh · original 76 x 64 cm

Allan Ramsay’s elegant 1754 Portrait of the Artist’s Wife showcases a captivating 18th-century woman in a Rococo style, capturing refined beauty and detail. Discover this exquisite hand-painted reproduction and bring timeless artistry into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28964 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Alexander Boswell, Lord Auchinleck

1754 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 127.0 x 101.6cm

This dignified 18th-century portrait by Allan Ramsay captures a man of prestige. Discover the elegance of this oil on canvas masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$524102 × 127 cm Commission at original size

Elizabeth Cunyngham, Mrs Daniel Cunyngham

1740 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh · original 238.0 x 146.0cm

This elegant 1740 portrait by Allan Ramsay captures aristocratic poise. Shop this stunning hand-painted reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$1155146 × 238 cm Commission at original size

Emily (1731–1814), Marchioness of Kildare

1766 · Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool · original 126 x 102 cm

Allen Ramsay’s 1766 portrait of Marchioness Kildare showcases Rococo elegance & intellect. Explore this refined oil painting's muted tones, classical style, & subtle details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$522102 × 126 cm Commission at original size

Henry Bellenden

1749 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 106.7 x 124.5cm

This 1749 oil portrait by Allan Ramsay captures a dignified gentleman in vibrant 18th-century attire. Shop this elegant reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$535125 × 107 cm Commission at original size

Miss Craigie

1741 · original 63 x 76 cm

This Rococo portrait by Allan Ramsay captures a woman in a white and blue dress. Shop handmade oil reproductions of this 1741 masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Mrs. Lindesay of Eaglescarnie

1750 · National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa · original 76.2 x 63.5cm

This elegant 1750 oil portrait by Allan Ramsay captures a noblewoman in luminous silk. Discover the grace of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$28864 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Anne Bayne (d.1743), Wife of the Artist Allan Ramsay

1739 · original 68 x 55 cm

Admire Allan Ramsay’s portrait of Anne Bayne (1739). A refined Neoclassical piece showcasing delicate beauty & meticulous detail. Explore this elegant Scottish artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Lady Frances Wemyss, Lady Steuart Denham, 1722 - 1789

1740 · Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh · original 127.0 x 98.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Richard Grenville, 2nd Earl Temple

1762 · National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne · original 234.3 x 152.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Same size as the original$1182152 × 234 cm Commission at original size

Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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Mary Adam

1754 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 94.0 x 71.1cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 223 artworks by Allan Ramsay
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The artist

Allan Ramsay

1713 – 1784

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Creative periodsmature period
Typical colorsespresso
Corpus themesclassical principles, classical ideals, royal patronage, rococo aesthetic, aristocratic taste
Art periodEarly Modern
Room fitliving room
Born1713, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Best occasionsfocal, statement, luxury

Biography

Allan Ramsay: A Life of Elegance and Artistry

Early Life and Training

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland on October 13, 1713, Allan Ramsay emerged as a prominent Scottish portrait-painter whose work captured the elegance and refinement of his era. His artistic journey began at the age of twenty when he travelled to London for studies under the Swedish painter Hans Hysing, followed by instruction at the St. Martin's Lane Academy. This foundational training provided him with a solid base in technique and composition.

Italian Influences & Artistic Development

Ramsay’s artistic development took a significant turn with his travels to Rome and Naples, where he spent three years (1736-1738) working under the tutelage of Francesco Solimena and Imperiali (Francesco Fernandi). These Italian masters profoundly influenced his style, fostering a greater understanding of classical principles and enhancing his skills in capturing likeness and character. He absorbed the prevailing Rococo aesthetic while also developing an appreciation for Neoclassical ideals.

A Flourishing Career & Notable Works

Upon returning to Britain in 1738, Ramsay quickly established a successful career as a portraitist. His ability to portray his subjects with both accuracy and grace soon garnered him a distinguished clientele. Some of his most notable works include:

Queen Charlotte (1744-1818) with her two eldest sons (Royal Collection, London): A regal depiction showcasing the Queen’s maternal presence.
Mary Degg, Lady Robert Manners (Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh): An elegant portrait demonstrating Ramsay's skill in capturing aristocratic beauty.
Head of Duncan Forbes of Culloden: This early work brought him to the attention of the Duke of Argyll and was later featured on Royal Bank of Scotland banknotes.

Royal Appointment & Peak Achievement

A pivotal moment in Ramsay’s career arrived in 1761 with his appointment as Principal Painter in Ordinary to George III. This prestigious position cemented his status among the art elite and ensured a steady stream of commissions from the royal family and high society. He became *the* portraitist of the Georgian era.

Later Life & Legacy

Ramsay’s later life saw a shift towards literary pursuits, reflecting his broad intellectual interests. However, personal tragedies – an accidental dislocation of his right arm and the passing of his second wife in 1782 – impacted his health and productivity. He died in 1784.

Despite these challenges, Ramsay left behind a lasting legacy as one of Scotland’s most celebrated portrait painters. As Samuel Johnson noted, “I love Ramsay. You will not find a man in whose conversation there is more instruction, more information, and more elegance, than in Ramsay's.” His works continue to be admired for their technical skill, refined aesthetic, and insightful portrayals of 18th-century society.

Historical Significance

Allan Ramsay’s contribution extends beyond his artistic talent. He played a crucial role in shaping the visual culture of Scotland during a period of significant social and political change. His portraits provide valuable insights into the lives, fashions, and values of the Scottish nobility and gentry. His works can be found at locations such as Ayr Town Hall, and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Allan Ramsay?

Allan Ramsay was born in Edinburgh, in United Kingdom.

Can I explore Allan Ramsay's works by color spectrum?

The Spectral Index of Allan Ramsay is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Where can I see all artworks by Allan Ramsay?

Every work by Allan Ramsay on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

Collector's quiz

Allan Ramsay initially trained under which Swedish painter in London?
Ramsay's artistic skills were further honed during a three-year period spent working in which cities?
What significant position did Ramsay hold that solidified his status among the art elite?
Samuel Johnson famously praised Ramsay for qualities including instruction, information and… what else?
A portrait of Duncan Forbes of Culloden gained Ramsay early recognition after catching the eye of which prominent figure?

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