Andrew Robertson (miniaturist)

Miniature self-portrait on ivory, 1811

Andrew Robertson (1777–1845) was a Scottish miniaturist painter.

Biography

Andrew Robertson was born in Aberdeen in 1777. He was the brother of Alexander and Archibald Robertson, who were also painters.[1]

Museums and galleries

Robertson's self-portrait hangs in the National Portrait Gallery, London.[2]

Robertson created a new style of miniature portrait that became dominant by the middle of the nineteenth century; at least four examples are held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.[3]

References

  1. ↑  One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Robertson, Andrew (DNB00)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
  2. ↑ "Andrew Robertson, 1777 - 1845. Miniature painter (Self-portrait)". National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "A History of the Portrait Miniature". Victoria and Albert Museum. Retrieved 9 November 2015.


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