TW427224 Portrait of Richard Grainger, c.1827 (oil on canvas) by Ramsay, James (1786-1854) (attr.); 116.7x91.7 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of Richard Grainger, c.1827 (oil on canvas) Richard Grainger (1797-1861) was the developer who rebuilt the centre of Newcastle in the 1820s to 1840s in Greek Revival style. He is shown holding the plans for the Northern Academy of Arts in Blackett Street, which his company built. The style of this portrait is similar to pictures by James Ramsay, who was working in Newcastle in the 1820s;); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright.