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Morier, James, fl. 1830. Letter: 1830 May 23, Naples, to Andrew Geddes / J. Morier.

Title: Letter: 1830 May 23, Naples, to Andrew Geddes / J. Morier. 1830.

Inviting Geddes to visit. Comments on Vesuvius. Allan in Constantinople.

ArchivalResource: [3]p.

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Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Thomson], [1794] Nov. 19-20.

Title: Autograph letter signed : place not specified, to [George Thomson], [1794] Nov. 19-20.

Giving the verses of "Song -- Tune, The Sow's tale," noting that the song was written that morning and "is not an hour old," and discussing his choice of the name "Philly." Discussing tunes and choruses in general. Giving the verses of "Song" to the tune of "Lumps o' puddins," noting that if Thomson does not "relish it," Burns will send it to James Johnson. Mentioning that the words of "Auld lang syne" are "good," but that the "music is an old air, the rudiments of the modern tune of that name." Continuing the letter on the following day, giving the verses of "Can you leave me thus, my Katy," noting that it is for the tune of "Roy's wife." Giving revised verses of his "Song" (i.e., "Saw ye my Phely (quasi dicat, Phillis) Tune, When she cam ben she bobbit") substituting "Mary" for "Phely" and "Harry" for "Willie." Rejecting some proposed edits by Thomson and discussing the complicated history and relationships of Scottish and Irish songs. Asking Thomson to give David Allen a detailed message about an illustration, offering to send Allen a related "sight" of his own, and noting "I look on Mr. Allen & Mr. Burns to be the only genuine & real Painters of Scotish Costume in the world."

ArchivalResource: 1 item (12 p.) ; 24.9 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/587603891 View

Allan, David, 1744-1796 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material].

Title: Allan, David, 1744-1796 : [miscellaneous ephemeral material].

The folder may include clippings, announcements, small exhibition catalogs, and other ephemeral items.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/199409012 View

Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. Pensionaires de l'Academie allants de Rome à Naples par le procaccio et passants pendant la nuit la forest de Fondi [graphic].

Title: Pensionaires de l'Academie allants de Rome à Naples par le procaccio et passants pendant la nuit la forest de Fondi [graphic]. [ca. 1770]

The print after a drawing by Gabriel-François Doyen depicts pensionnaires traveling by carriage at night through the forest of Fondi.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; image 14.6 x 11 cm., plate mark 16 x 12 cm., on sheet 16.8 x 12.5 cm., on mount 24.5 x 18.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/419264444 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1795 May 12].

Title: Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1795 May 12].

Thanking him for a generous gift (David Allan's drawing, Cotter's Saturday Night), sending his "grateful compliments" to Allan, and discussing the picture. Enclosing (not present) two songs, one by "a lady." Also enclosing (not present) an epigram intended for his "much-valued friend" Mr. (Alexander) Cunningham, and inquiring after the fate of the last two songs sent by Burns.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 26.3 cm.

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Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. Vuë prise dans les jardins de Ville Barberini à Rome [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint-Non sc. 1770.

Title: Vuë prise dans les jardins de Ville Barberini à Rome [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint-Non sc. 1770. 1770.

The view of the gardens of the Villa Barberini in Rome after a drawing by Hubert Robert features semi-circular stone staircases and a fountain amidst lush foliage.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown-grey ink ; image ca. 15.8 x 20 cm., on sheet 17.8 x ca. 22 cm., on mount 22 x 35.5 cm.

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Allan, David, 1744-1796. Letter: 1780 Dec. 3, New Edn, to the Earl of Buchan / D. Allan.

Title: Letter: 1780 Dec. 3, New Edn, to the Earl of Buchan / D. Allan. 1780.

Concerns his practical arrangements for his clients to view his work, the study of history of painting and the painting of portrait groups.

ArchivalResource: [4]p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/607640931 View

Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. [Saint-Pierre de Rome, vu des cascades, à Tivoli] [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint Non sc.

Title: [Saint-Pierre de Rome, vu des cascades, à Tivoli] [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint Non sc. [1766]

The print after a drawing by Hubert Robert depicts an imposing waterfall with Saint Peter's Basilica in the background.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; image 20.2 x 16 cm., on sheet ca. 22 x 17.5, on mount 25 x 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/420823326 View

Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. Vuë prise dans les jardins de Villa Albani a Rome [graphic] / Roberli del. ; Saint-Non sc. 1768.

Title: Vuë prise dans les jardins de Villa Albani a Rome [graphic] / Roberli del. ; Saint-Non sc. 1768. 1768.

The view of the gardens of the Villa Albani in Rome after a drawing by Hubert Robert features the grand stone staircases, sculptures, and a fountain.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; image ca. 22.3 x 27.8 cm., on sheet 24.5 x ca. 29.5 cm., on mount 26.2 x 33 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/407890534 View

Evans, Edward David, 1818-1860. Letter: 1844 Nov. 15, 1 Gt Queen St, London, to David Laing / Edward Evans.

Title: Letter: 1844 Nov. 15, 1 Gt Queen St, London, to David Laing / Edward Evans. 1844.

Concerns a portrait in Evans' possession believed to be that of David Allan .

ArchivalResource: [2]p.

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Morison, D., fl. 1817-1818. Letter: 1817 Oct. 8, Perth, to David Laing / D. Morison.

Title: Letter: 1817 Oct. 8, Perth, to David Laing / D. Morison. 1817.

Offering to sell drawings by David Allan for the college library.

ArchivalResource: [2]p.

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Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. Il primo pensiere del quadro sopra il quale il Signor Roberti è stato gradito e ricevuto a l'Academia reale di pittura in Parigi [graphic] / Saint Non sc.

Title: Il primo pensiere del quadro sopra il quale il Signor Roberti è stato gradito e ricevuto a l'Academia reale di pittura in Parigi [graphic] / Saint Non sc. 1766.

The print after Hubert Robert is a composite scene of the Pantheon and the curved stone staircase of the Porto di Ripetta in Rome.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; diam. image 30 cm. , plate mark 31 x 30.5 cm., on sheet 32 x 31 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/419263817 View

Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. [Statue antique, sur un piédestal, entourée de personnages, le tout parmi des ruines] [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint Non sc. 1766.

Title: [Statue antique, sur un piédestal, entourée de personnages, le tout parmi des ruines] [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint Non sc. 1766. 1766.

The oval print after a drawing by Hubert Robert shows the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, viewed from behind, in a ruined basilica.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; oval image ca. 16.8 x 13.8 cm., on sheet 19.8 x ca. 15.3 cm., on mount 24 x 18.2 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/417022925 View

Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. Vuë de l'arc de Constantin prise de dessous une des arcades du Collisée à Rome [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint Non sc. 1768.

Title: Vuë de l'arc de Constantin prise de dessous une des arcades du Collisée à Rome [graphic] / Robert del. ; Saint Non sc. 1768. 1768.

The print after a drawing by Hubert Robert depicts a pastoral scene with the ancient Roman monument as seen through one of the lower arches of the Colosseum.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; image 22.2 x 27.6 cm., on sheet 24.4 x 29.4 cm., on mount 29.5 x 35 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/417029002 View

Allan, David, 1744-1796. Letter: 1789 Sept. 21, Dicksons Close [Edinburgh], to the Earl of Buchan / D. Allan.

Title: Letter: 1789 Sept. 21, Dicksons Close [Edinburgh], to the Earl of Buchan / D. Allan. 1789.

Concerned with portraits for Iconographia Scotia .

ArchivalResource: [2]p.

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Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. [Interior of an antique building] [graphic] / Saint-Non sculp 1765.

Title: [Interior of an antique building] [graphic] / Saint-Non sculp 1765. 1765.

The oval print after a drawing by Hubert Robert depicts the interior of a massive structure with a vaulted ceiling, and several small figures gathered below.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; oval image ca. 17.2 x 14.5 cm., on sheet 20 x ca. 15.2 cm., on mount 24 x 17 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/417016690 View

Saint Non, Jean Claude Richard de, 1727-1791,. [Ruines animées de petits personnages] [graphic].

Title: [Ruines animées de petits personnages] [graphic]. 1768.

The print after a drawing by Adam Elsheimer depicts a nocturnal scene with figures gathered around a bonfire near ruins overgrown with shrubbery.

ArchivalResource: 1 print : aquatint, etching, brown ink ; image 9 x 14.5 cm., plate mark 10.5 x 15.5 cm., on sheet 11 x 15.8 cm., on mount 22 x 36.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/417028977 View

Craig, James T. Gibson (James Thomson Gibson), 1799-1886. Letter: 1873 Dec. 2, Athenaeum [London], to David Laing / J. T. Gibson Craig.

Title: Letter: 1873 Dec. 2, Athenaeum [London], to David Laing / J. T. Gibson Craig. 1873.

News of various friends. Monuments to David Allan and Professor Henderson, library sales, the International Bookbinding exhibition.

ArchivalResource: [4]p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40240332 View

Letter from David Allan, 1744-1796, artist, 1773

Title: Letter from David Allan, 1744-1796, artist 1773

ArchivalResource: 0.01 metres

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Cunningham, Allan, 1784-1842. Letter: 1832 Oct. 18, Belgrave Place [Pimlico, London] to David Laing, Edinburgh / Allan Cunningham.

Title: Letter: 1832 Oct. 18, Belgrave Place [Pimlico, London] to David Laing, Edinburgh / Allan Cunningham. 1832.

Explains that he has written a life of David Allan and is currently working on one of Hugh Williams .

ArchivalResource: [2]p.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/607642839 View

Burns, Robert, 1759-1796. Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1796 Apr.].

Title: Autograph letter signed : [Dumfries], to George Thomson, [1796 Apr.].

Discussing his illness, noting that "Rheumatism, Cold & Fever, have formed, to me, a terrible Trinity in Unity, which makes me close my eyes in misery, & open them without hope" and that has been contemplating mortality. Stating that this letter will be delivered by Mrs. Hyslop, Landlady of the Globe Tavern (in Dumfries), "which for these many years has been my HOWFF, & where our friend Clarke & I have had many a merry squeeze." Praising David Allan's etchings and discussing them. Mentioning [Robert] Cleghorn.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (3 p.) ; 22.9 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/589272867 View