An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745

An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745
A Skirmish between some Highlanders and English Infantry, The Battle of Culloden
A painting showing a savage, melee battle between two groups of soldiers; several dead men lie on the ground. The group of soldiers on the left wear tartan and are armed with swords and shields. Those on the right wear red uniforms and are armed with muskets and bayonets.
ArtistDavid Morier
Year1746–1765
MediumOil-on-canvas
SubjectA battle between Jacobite and government soldiers.
Dimensions60.5 cm × 99.5 cm (23.8 in × 39.2 in)
LocationPalace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
OwnerRoyal Collection
AccessionRCIN 401243

An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745 is an oil painting painted by Swiss-born artist David Morier sometime between 1746 and 1765. It is currently part of the art collection of the British royal family. The painting depicts a scene during the 1746 Battle of Culloden, in which a group of Jacobite Army troops charge against a line of government soldiers.