ARTWORKS

Sir James Gibson-Craig (1765–1850)

Henry Raeburn (1756–1823)

Heriot-Watt University

Sir James Gibson-Craig (1765–1850)

Image credit: Heriot-Watt University

How you can use this image

 

This image is available to be shared and re-used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial licence (CC BY-NC).

This image can be reproduced in any way apart from any commercial uses.

Wherever you reproduce the image or an altered version of it, you must attribute the original creators (acknowledge the original artist(s), the person/organisation that took the photograph of the work) and any other stated rights holders.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find more images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Download
More information

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

This painting shows Raeburn at the height of his power. The head is reminiscent of Rembrandt, yet it is painted with the lightest touch. The paint is even transparent in places. The white stock is dashed in, but the painter has taken time to capture the reflected light under his sitter’s chin. Raeburn is at once summary, spontaneous and accurate. He tells us only as much as we need to know, but he tells it absolutely true.

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh

Read more on Heriot-Watt University
Title

Sir James Gibson-Craig (1765–1850)

Date

c.1812

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 74.6 x W 62.1 cm

Accession number

WA.211

Acquisition method

purchased

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Sir James Gibson-Craig of Riccarton 1765–1850

Tags

See a tag that’s incorrect or offensive? Challenge it and notify Art UK.

Help improve Art UK. Tag artworks and verify existing tags by joining the Tagger community.

Learn more Tag this

Heriot-Watt University

Mary Burton Centre, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH14 4AS Scotland

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue

Artist or maker

Henry Raeburn

1756–1823

View profile
  • John Balmanno, MD, President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1800–1802, 1806–1808, 1818–1820 & 1826–1828)
    John Balmanno, MD, President of the Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (1800–1802, 1806–1808, 1818–1820 & 1826–1828) NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
  • Robert Cleghorn (c.1760–1821), MD, Physician to the Glasgow Royal Asylum (1814–1818)
    Robert Cleghorn (c.1760–1821), MD, Physician to the Glasgow Royal Asylum (1814–1818) NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
  • Portrait of a Gentleman in a Blue Coat
    Portrait of a Gentleman in a Blue Coat Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, mima
  • John Dunlop (1774–1820), Provost of Glasgow (1794–1795)
    John Dunlop (1774–1820), Provost of Glasgow (1794–1795) Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC)
  • Mr and Mrs Robert N. Campbell of Kailzie
    Mr and Mrs Robert N. Campbell of Kailzie Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • Sir George Sinclair of Ulbster (1790–1868), as a Child
    Sir George Sinclair of Ulbster (1790–1868), as a Child English Heritage, Kenwood
  • William Hobson of Markfield (1753–1840)
    William Hobson of Markfield (1753–1840) Victoria and Albert Museum
  • 320 more