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tised at the beginning of the 14th century, i In 1319 he rebuilt the church at Evesham. LAUDER', Jambs Eckford, R.S.A., subject painter. He was born in 1812, at Silvermills, near Edinburgh, and was younger brother of the following, by whose help nis early love of art was rapidly deve- loped. He studied at the Trustees' Aca- demy, and in 1834 joined his brother in Italy, where he studied zealously nearly four years. On his return he settled in Edinburgh, where he was a yearly con- tributor to the exhibition, sending among other works, 'The Unjust Steward ' ana 'The Ten Virgins,' which latter was en- graved. His works yearly attracted much notice, and in 1839 he was elected an associate of the Scottish Academy, and in

1846 a full member. He was also an occa- sional exhibitor at the Royal Academy in London, where he exhibited, in 1841, 'A Scene from The Two Gentlemen of Verona;' followed by. in 1842, 'Cherries;' in 1843. ' Hop-Scotch ; ' in 1845, ' Night and Day ;' makmg his last contribution in 1846. In

1847 he was awarded, in the competition at Westminster HalL a premium of 200/. for his ' Parable of Forgiveness.' He had continued to practise in Edinburgh, and died there March 27, 1869. He enjoyed a reputation in Scotland, and for a long period his works filled an important place on the walls of the Scottish Academy.

LAUDER, Robert Scott, R.S.A., subject painter. He was born at Silver- mills, near Edinburgh, in 1802. Stirred by an early love of art, on leaving school he gained admission to the Trustees' Aca- demy in Edinburgh, and after three years' study there he came to London, and for about three years drew at the the British Museum ana in a private life academy. In 1820 he returned to Edinburgh and re- newed his studies at the Trustees' Academy, and was elected an associate of the Royal Institution, and on the foundation of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1830 he became one of the first members. At this time he painted a number of small portraits, and in 1833 visited the Continent, where he re- mained for five years, chiefly studying at Rome, and at Bologna, Florence, and Venice. He returned in 1838, and from that time resided mostly in London. In 1839 he exhibited at the Royal Academy his 'Bride of Lammermuir and 'Rose Bradwardine ; ' in 1840, ' The Trial of Effie Deans ; ' in 1842, ' Ruth,' and ' Meg Mer- rilies and the dying Smuggler;' in 1845. ' Hannah presenting Samuel to Eli ; ' and in 1848, ' Mother and Child,' with, during the same years, occasional portraits. In 1847 he exhibited at the Westminster Hall competition, ' Christ walking on the Sea.' He afterwards returned to Edinburgh, and painted his 'Christ teaching Humility,' 262

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Eromoting the Fine Arts in Scotland, truck with paralysis in 1861, he was un- able to continue his art, and died at Edin- burgh, April 21, 1869. His colour and light and shade are rich and powerful, his expression and character good, his aspira- tions lofty and original.

LAURIE, Robert, engraver. Was born in London about 1740, practised in mezzo- tint, and was also a pnntseller. He was awarded a Society of Arts' premium in 1771, and one in 1776 for an invention in mezzo-tint engraving, which facilitated working the plates in colours. There are some good plates by him after Rembrandt, Rubens, Vandyck, Ostade; and portraits after the Enghsh artists of his own day, including George III. and his Queen. He died about 1804.

LAWLESS, Matthew James, subject painter. He first appears at the Royal Academy as an exhibitor in 1858. In 1860 he exhibited 'The King's Quarters at Woodstock ; ' in 1861, ' Waiting for an Audience;' in 1862, 'The Widow of Ho- garth selling her Husband's Prints : ' and m 1863, his last contribution. 'A Sick Call,' the visit of a priest, probably sug- gested by his own failing health. lie died at Bayswater, in the autumn of 1864, in his 28th year. His works were carefully finished, and his latest works showed an improvement in character and refinement. He made many designs for wood engraving, which have great merit.

LAWRANCE, Riohabd, amateur. He was a veterinary surgeon, and a friend of B. R. Haydon. He published, in 1818, 'Fifty Outlines from the Elgin Marbles,* drawn and etched by himself.

LAWR ANSON, Thomas, portrait painter. An Irish artist, of whom little is known. He practised m London about the middle of the 18th century, and was a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists, exhibiting with them portraits, whole-lengths, and some miniatures, in 1764-73. He painted chiefly in oil, and drew and published a large engraving of Greenwich Hospital. There is a portrait of O'Keefe by him in the National Portrait Gallery. He died after 1778.

LAWRANSON, William, portrait painter. Son of the foregoing. He painted subject pictures and. portraits in London in the latter part of the 18th century. He

fained premiums at the Society of Arts in 760 and 1761. He was a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists, and ex- hibited with them crayon portraits 1765-70, and first appears as an exhibitor of crayon portraits at the Royal Academy in 1774, and continued to contribute in the succeed- ing years. His portrait of ' Nan Catley as Eupnrosyne,' is engraved by Dunkarton,