The Archibald Skirving Portrait Page

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Literature on Archibald Skirving (1749-1819)
Lloyd, Stephen. Raeburn's Rival: Archibald Skirving, 1749-1819. National Galleries of Scotland. Scotland's Pictures: The National Collection of Scottish Art. Scotland: Alna P, 1990. Scott, Alan. "Scottish Culture." About the Human Internet. 7 Feb. 1999. [relevant section quoted below] Archibald Skirving Last week's Newsletter reported the opening of an exhibition of the paintings of Archibald Skirving, a portrait artist regarded by many as a rival to the more well known Henry Raeburn. Visitors to the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh were not only able to see the extensive number works but were also able to read that Skirving's father was the author of "Hey Johnny Cope" which celebrated Bonnie Prince Charlie's victory at Prestonpans during the 1745 uprising. Skirving painted a portrait of his father which is in the exhibition. A duplicate by Skirving of the picture is in Australia in the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Skirving Web Sites Links Last Checked 11/19/00 Editor's Notebook, In Britian (Feb. 1999) ROBERT BURNS, 1759-1796 (with image of Skirving's portrait of Burns
Mrs. Johnston of Hutton Hall c. 1796-1800 Image Copyright of The National Galleries of Scotland Mrs. Johnston wears a spectacular plumed hat over a dress cut low to show her chemise and her ruff. Ruffs in imitation of Renaissance styles were popular in the regency.
Lady Charlotte Campbell c. 1802 Image Copyright The FineArt Society Lady Charlotte wears a fabulous turban here.		Mrs. John Wilson Image Copyright The National Galleries of Scotland Mrs. John Wilson wears a rather spectacular cap here over some very conservative clothing.