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Dave Martin (photographer)
David or Dave Martin may refer to: Entertainment *David Martin (artist) (1737–1797), Scottish painter and engraver *David Stone Martin (1913–1992), American artist *David Martin (poet) (1915–1997), Hungarian-Australian poet and novelist *Dave Martin (screenwriter) (1935–2007), writer for the television program ''Doctor Who'' *Dave Martin (jazz musician) (1907–1975), jazz pianist and songwriter *David A. Martin (musician) (1937–1987), American pop musician with Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs * David Martin (humorist) (born 1950), Canadian humorist and newspaper columnist * Dave Martin (chef), contestant on the reality television program ''Top Chef'' *David L. Martin, role-playing games artist Politics *David Martin (Michigan politician) (born 1961), Republican State Assemblyman * David Martin (Nebraska politician) (1907–1997), Republican U.S. Representative *David Martin (Wisconsin politician) (born 1931), Republican State Assemblyman *David Martin (mayor) (born 1953), po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Martin (artist)
David Martin (1 April 1737 – 30 December 1797) was a Scottish painter and engraver. Born in Fife, he studied in Italy and England, before gaining a reputation as a portrait painter. Early life Born in Anstruther Easter, he was the first of the five children of John Martin (1699/1700–1772), Anstruther Easter's parish schoolmaster, and his second wife, Mary Boyack (?1702–1783). Painting career Martin accompanied his art teacher, the portrait painter Allan Ramsay on his tour of Italy in 1756–7, and after returning became a student at the St Martin's Lane Academy in London. There he gained premiums for life drawing in each year from 1759 to 1761. He also joined Ramsay's studio in the 1760s as its principal draughtsman, helping to produce many of the coronation portraits of George III and Queen Charlotte. Martin had his own studio by 1770, by which time he had also produced his first self-portrait (now in the National Gallery of Scotland). It shows him with a clear fair s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
