Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
George Walker, active 1792–died 1795, British
Title:
Scotsman with Sword; Modern Dress of a Highland Chieftan
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 3/8 × 2 15/16 inches (11.1 × 7.5 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on mount in pen and black ink, lower center: "Modern dress of a Highland | Cheiftain | McNab Tartan + Clan Alpin Plaid. | Black leather belt with dirk + pistol | Goat skin purse, ornamented with tasel | Broad sword"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.4.972
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
bow (costume accessory) | sash (quilt component) | bow tie | Scottish | kilt | sporran | jacket | figure study | stockings | belt (costume accessory) | sword | costume | tartan | Highland costume
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:12748