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Portrait of Colonel Alexander Campbell of Finab

William Aikman, 1715

The Black Watch Castle & Museum, Perth

Half length portrait of Colonel Alexander Campbell of Finab (born circa 1660). He took an active part in the 1715 Jacobite uprising, where he endeavoured to prevent the Western chiefs joining the rebellion, with limited success. The Colonel went on to become commander of one of the six Independent Companies raised in 1725 to pacify the Highlands. These companies merged with four others to form The Black Watch Regiment in 1739.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Colonel Alexander Campbell of Finab, 1715

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

73.7 x 62.3 cm

Grant

4000

Total cost

13500

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