An Incident in the Rebellion of 1745 | |
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A Skirmish between some Highlanders and English Infantry, The Battle of Culloden | |
Artist | David Morier |
Year | 1746–1765 |
Medium | Oil-on-canvas |
Subject | A battle between Jacobite and government soldiers. |
Dimensions | 60.5 cm × 99.5 cm (23.8 in × 39.2 in) |
Location | Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh |
Owner | Royal Collection |
Accession | RCIN 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.