Artwork
A Study for 'The Murder of David Rizzio' (NG 1677)
A Study for 'The Murder of David Rizzio' (NG 1677) is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist William Allan. It dates from 1833 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir William Allan (1782 – 23 February 1850) was a Scottish historical painter known for his scenes of Russian life. He became president of the Royal Scottish Academy and was made a Royal Academician.
![[Compositional Sketch for] The Death of the Regent Moray, by William Allan](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/william-allan--compositional-sketch-for-the-death-of-the-regent-moray--a371b9f114da2fdd-w320.webp)
Scene from Cervantes' 'Don Quixote' (Part II, Chapter 31)
Scene from Molière's 'Le Medecin Malgré Lui'
Zoraida, Discovered by Her Father, Agimorato, in the Arms of Rui Pérez de Viedma (from Cervantes' 'Don Quixote', Part I, Chapter 14)
Sketch for 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' (Act II, Scene 3 of the play by William Shakespeare)
Hamlet: Hamlet Commands the Actors to do a Scene from the Poisoning of his Father
Scene from William Shakespeare's 'Henry VI'
The Duel (from Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher's 'The Humorous Lieutenant', Act III, Scene 3)
The Bride of Abydos
Merry Christmas in the Baron's Hall
Cordelia Parting from her Sisters