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Sir Brooke Boothby Bt., After Sir Henry Raeburn #867292

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Sir Brooke Boothby Bt., After Sir Henry Raeburn #867292
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Born Stockbridge, Edinburgh 4 March 1756, son of a prosperous yarn boiler. When both his partents died, he was left (aged six) in the care of his only brother, William, who placed him in George Heriot's Hospital for Orphans 15 April 1765. Aprrenticed to jeweller and goldsmith James Gilliland 27 June 1772. Remained with him until at least 1778. Began to paint miniatures in his spare time and had some instructioin from David Deuchar, a seal engraver and etcher. He had painted on the scale of life by 1776, and came into contact with David Martin. About 1780 he married a rich widow, Ann (nee Edgar), wife of the late James Leslie of Deanhaugh. She bought him the property of Deanhaugh House in Stockbridge, which he retained for the rest of his life. Moved to London April 1784, where he spent two months as a pupil in Reynold's studio. Visited Rome July 1784-6, with Reynold's encouragement and introductions to P. Batoni, G. Hamilton and James Byres. Returned to Edinburgh c. 1786, where he quickly established a successful portrait practice. By the tiem of David Martin's death 1797, Raeburn had eclipsed him as the leading portrait painter in Edinburgh. Briefly returned to London 1810 with a view to succeeding Hoppner there, but was dissuaded and worked as the leading Scottish portraitist in Edinburgh until his death. Exhibited at RA (53) 1792-1823. Elected ARA 1812, RA 1815, President of Associated Society of Artists 1812. Knighted 1822. Appointed His Majesty's First Limner and Painter ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Good </td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:C 1800</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:UK</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:After Sir Henry Raeburn</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:39.37</td></tr>

<tr><td>Width:34.65</td></tr>

<tr><td>Title:Sir Brooke Boothby Bt., After Sir Henry Raeburn</td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Traditional</td></tr>

<tr><td>Type:Oil on Canvas</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:london uk</td></tr>
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