Henry Raeburn
1756–1823 · Scottish · 30 artworks
Romanticismdramatic lightingloose brushworkpsychological insightlimited color palettenaturalistic poses
artist bio
Sir Henry Raeburn was a prominent Scottish portrait painter, celebrated for his naturalistic and insightful depictions of Scottish society figures. He captured the spirit of the Scottish Enlightenment and left a lasting legacy on British portraiture.
what you'll learn
Studying Raeburn's work provides insight into portraiture techniques, including capturing likeness, conveying character, and using light and shadow to create depth. Students can learn about composition and the use of color to enhance the mood and narrative of a painting.
related: Thomas Lawrence, Henry Fuseli, Gilbert Stuart
30 artworks
John Robison
1798
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John Home
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Self-Portrait
1820
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Portrait of Professor George Joseph Bell
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Ann Fraser, Mrs. Alexander Fraser Tytler
1806
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Rear-Admiral Charles Inglis
1783
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Mrs. McLean of Kinlochaline
1800
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Sir John Sinclair
1795
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John Playfair
1811
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Francis Horner
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Portrait of Colonel Alasdair Mcdonnell of Glengarry
1812
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Hugh William Williams
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Portrait of Elizabeth Campbell, Marchesa Di Spineto
1812
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Portrait of Mrs. Andrew
1795
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Portrait of The Reverend John Thomson, Minister of Duddingston
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Portrait of Janet Dundas
1790
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Rev. Alexander Carlyle
1796
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Portrait of Mrs. E. Bethune
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Portrait of Mrs. Anne Hart
1810
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Catherine Vorontsova
1810
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Lady Anne Torphicen
1800
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Little Girl Holding Flowers, Portrait of Nancy Graham
1798
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Portrait of Sir Walter Scott
1822
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Jacobina Copland
1798
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Portrait of William Blair
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Portrait of Alexander Keith of Ravelston, Midlothian
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Portrait of Isabella McLeod, Mrs. James Gregory
1798
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Henry Mackenzie
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Portrait of Miss Eleanor Urquhart
1793
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Lieutenant-General William Stuart
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