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Sir Francis Grant
Sir Francis Grant 1803–78, Scottish portrait painter. He was self-taught in painting, for which he abandoned a career in law. He began as a painter of hunting scenes ( The Melton Hunt and The Cottesmore Hunt ) but gained success as a fashionable portrait painter. Among his sitters were Scott, Macaulay, Disraeli, Palmerston, and Landseer. Sir Francis was president (1866–78) of the Royal Academy. |
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"Sir Francis Grant." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Sir Francis Grant." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Grant-Si.html "Sir Francis Grant." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Grant-Si.html |
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Grant, Sir Francis
Grant, Sir Francis (b Edinburgh, 18 Jan. 1803; d Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, 5 Oct. 1878). Scottish painter, one of the most fashionable portrait painters of his day. His best works are generally considered to be his sporting conversation pieces. In 1866 he succeeded Eastlake as president of the Royal Academy.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Grant, Sir Francis." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Grant, Sir Francis." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-GrantSirFrancis.html IAN CHILVERS. "Grant, Sir Francis." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-GrantSirFrancis.html |
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Grant, Sir Francis
Grant, Sir Francis (1803–78). Scottish painter, one of the most fashionable portrait painters of his day. His best works are generally considered to be his smaller sporting conversation pieces. In 1866 he succeeded Eastlake as president of the Royal Academy.
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IAN CHILVERS. "Grant, Sir Francis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "Grant, Sir Francis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-GrantSirFrancis.html IAN CHILVERS. "Grant, Sir Francis." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists. 2003. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O3-GrantSirFrancis.html |
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