| Collection | ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection |
| Object Name | Painting (Gilbert Ramsay) |
| Picture |
| Portrait |
| Object Number | ABDUA:30105 |
| Other Number | x |
| Other Number Type | Old number |
| Brief Description | Bust portrait of Dr Gilbert Ramsay, near facing, in an ovate mount. Wearing a long grey periwig, clerical gown, and a clerical collar, on a plain brown background. |
| Content Description | Ramsay, Dr Gilbert |
| Dimensions | H: 762 mm W: 634 mm |
| Materials | Oil on canvas |
| Technique | Painting |
| Object Production Date | 1700-1728 |
| Place Key | Europe, Scotland, North-East, Aberdeen |
| Association Type Place | Subject |
| subject |
| Inscription Content | On back: DR Ramsay |
| Publication Note | The Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF), 'Oil Paintings in Public Ownership - Aberdeen', 2013. LEMUR Database. Arnott (1897) Description,No129; AU Calander 1887 No17; William Knight's notes: (1728) Freighting Dr Ramsays Picture £1,10', Work titled: Rev Dr Ramsay MA MC 1673 Rector Christ Church, Barbados Benefactor MC (1714 1727) Pryor, M (2002) Painting the Profile: Imagery and Identity in the Art, Collections of King’s and Marischal Colleges, 1495-1860, |
| Caption | "Ramsay, who graduated from Marischal College in 1673, was Rector of the parish of Christ Church in Barbados. Through his will in 1727 he left funding for the establishment of a Chair of Oriental Languages at Marischal College. The first professor, James Donaldson, was appointed in 1732. He also founded bursaries in the arts and divinity."
Author: Morrison,John Date: 2002 Purpose: HA3541
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