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Gavin Hamilton

1723–1798

(b Murdieston House, Lanarkshire, 1723; d Rome, 4 Jan. 1798). Scottish painter, archaeologist, and picture-dealer. He visited Italy in 1748–50 and in 1756 settled permanently in Rome (although he made visits to Britain), becoming a leading member of the Neoclassical circle of Mengs and Winckelmann.

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Text Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists (Oxford University Press)

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Apollo and Artemis c.1770 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Apollo and Artemis c.1770 Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC)
Susanna, Countess of Eglinton 1740 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Susanna, Countess of Eglinton 1740 National Trust for Scotland, Culzean Castle, Garden & Country Park
The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow
Douglas Hamilton (1756–1799), 8th Duke of Hamilton and 5th Duke of Brandon, with Dr John Moore (1730–1802) and Sir John Moore... 1775–1777 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Douglas Hamilton (1756–1799), 8th Duke of Hamilton and 5th Duke of Brandon, with Dr John Moore (1730–1802) and Sir John Moore (1761–1809) as a Young Boy 1775–1777 National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery
James Dawkins and Robert Wood Discovering the Ruins of Palmyra 1758 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

James Dawkins and Robert Wood Discovering the Ruins of Palmyra 1758 National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery
William Hamilton of Bangour (1704–1754), Poet c.1748 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

William Hamilton of Bangour (1704–1754), Poet c.1748 National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Elizabeth Gunning (1733–1790), Duchess of Hamilton and Later Duchess of Argyll 1752/1753 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Elizabeth Gunning (1733–1790), Duchess of Hamilton and Later Duchess of Argyll 1752/1753 National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus 1760–1763 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus 1760–1763 National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery
Hector's Farewell to Andromache c.1775 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Hector's Farewell to Andromache c.1775 Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow
Venus Ushering Paris to Helen 1756–1759 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Venus Ushering Paris to Helen 1756–1759 National Trust, Kedleston Hall and Eastern Museum
Agrippina Landing at Brindisium with the Ashes of Germanicus 1765–72 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Agrippina Landing at Brindisium with the Ashes of Germanicus 1765–72 Tate
The Death of Lucretia 1763–1767 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

The Death of Lucretia 1763–1767 Yale Center for British Art
Andromache Bewailing the Death of Hector c.1759 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Andromache Bewailing the Death of Hector c.1759 National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery
Elizabeth Gunning (1733–1790), Duchess of Hamilton (Later Duchess of Argyll), Famous Beauty Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Elizabeth Gunning (1733–1790), Duchess of Hamilton (Later Duchess of Argyll), Famous Beauty National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Thomas Keymer of Kidwelly (1722–1784), à la chinoise 1754 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Thomas Keymer of Kidwelly (1722–1784), à la chinoise 1754 National Trust, Newton House, Dinefwr Park and Castle
Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Body of Hector ?engraved 1775 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Body of Hector ?engraved 1775 Tate
Elizabeth Gunning (1733–1790), Duchess of Hamilton (Later Duchess of Argyll), Famous Beauty Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798)

Elizabeth Gunning (1733–1790), Duchess of Hamilton (Later Duchess of Argyll), Famous Beauty National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Woman with a Lyre Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798) (circle of)

Woman with a Lyre National Trust for Scotland, Drum Castle, Garden & Estate
General Sir John Guise (1682/1683–1765), as a Roman Senator c.1760–1765 Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798) (after)

General Sir John Guise (1682/1683–1765), as a Roman Senator c.1760–1765 Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum
Lady Juliana Dawkins (1735–1821) Gavin Hamilton (1723–1798) (possibly)

Lady Juliana Dawkins (1735–1821) National Trust, Penrhyn Castle