Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
George Walker, active 1792–died 1795, British
Title:
Uncle George in the Dress of a Highland Herdsman
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on medium, smooth, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 4 3/8 × 3 inches (11.1 × 7.6 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed on mount in pen and black ink, lower center: "Uncle George, In the Dress of | A Highland Herdsman. | 42nd or Campbell Tartan [...] A Plaid of the Clan Alpin or McGregor."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.4.973
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
kilt | Scottish | jacket | tartan | costume (dress) | Balmoral (cap) | genre subject | Highland costume | herdsman | crook, shepherd's | costume | figure study | stockings | portrait | sash (quilt component)
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:12749