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Sketch for The Entrance of Prince Charles Edward Stuart to Edinburgh after the Battle of Prestonpans

Thomas Duncan, c. 1838

This is a preparatory study for the artist's major painting 'Prince Charles Edward Stuart and the Highlanders entering Edinburgh on the Morning after the Battle of Prestonpans' held in a private collection. Thomas Duncan was born in Perthshire and studied at Perth Academy, he later became a founder member of the Scottish Academy. Duncan's major works are historical paintings like this one which look to episodes from Scottish history for their inspiration.

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Title of artwork, date

Sketch for The Entrance of Prince Charles Edward Stuart to Edinburgh after the Battle of Prestonpans, c. 1838

Date supported

2007

Medium and material

Oil on panel

Dimensions

35.5 x 52 cm

Grant

2000

Total cost

7000

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