Robert Weir Allan Art
Scottish, 1842-1952
Robert Weir Allan was born in Glasgow. He was a landscape and marine artist, painting in both oils and watercolors. He was also an etcher. He studied under Julians in Paris. Allan toured India between 1891–92 and toured Japan in 1907. He also sketched frequently on the continent. Allan was commissioned to paint a portrait of Lloyd George in 1934.
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Artist: Robert Weir Allan
Venice - Scottish 19thC art Glasgow artist lagoon seascape Dodges Palace Italy
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An original watercolour dated 1881 of Venice from the lagoon with boats and the Doges Palace in the distance. Painted by Robert Weir Allan who was a well travelled Scottish artist an...
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