# Portrait of the Artist's Wife

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## Artwork

- Artist: [RAMSAY, Allan](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ramsay-allan-rb338bb8373329c>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 76 x 64 cm

## Commentary

Ramsay executed the portrait of his wife, Margaret, during his visit to Italy, where he was a friend of Pompeo Batoni whose influence can be seen on this painting. The portrait is a renowned masterpiece of the artist.

## Related artworks

- [Portrait of David Hume](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ramsay-allan-rb338bb8373329c/portrait-of-david-hume-rd0869c1f27c75d>)
- [Portrait of George III](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ramsay-allan-rb338bb8373329c/portrait-of-george-iii-ra2086a9b756431>)
- [Portrait of Lady Hariot Vernon](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ramsay-allan-rb338bb8373329c/portrait-of-lady-hariot-vernon-ra4b0d55abba3bd>)
- [Prince George Augustus of Mecklenburg-Strelitz](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ramsay-allan-rb338bb8373329c/prince-george-augustus-of-mecklenburg-strelitz-r901ab4aa13259a>)
- [Queen Charlotte with her Two Children](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ramsay-allan-rb338bb8373329c/queen-charlotte-with-her-two-children-rba558ad3a6b29b>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)