| The Porteous Mob | |
|---|---|
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| Artist | James Drummond |
| Year | 1855 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 111.80 × 152.50 cm |
| Location | Scottish National Gallery |
The Porteous Mob is an oil painting by the Scottish painter James Drummond in 1855.[1] It portrays the Porteous Riots of 1736, one of the most violent moments in the history of Edinburgh.[2] Due to the popularity of this painting, it was purchased as a part of the foundation collection at the Scottish National Gallery in 1856.[1]
- ^ a b "The Porteous Mob". National Galleries of Scotland. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ Popiel, Alyssa Jean (2014). A Capital View: The Art of Edinburgh: One Hundred Artworks from the City Collection. Edinburgh: Birlinn. pp. 110–111. ISBN 9781780272542.