James Skene
The Porteous Riots, A Scene from the Heart of the Midlothian
About this artwork
This drawing illustrates a dramatic scene from Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Heart of Midlothian. The subject also features in one of the highlights of the Gallery's Scottish collection, The Porteous Mob painted by Skene's friend and fellow antiquary, Sir James Drummond.
Updated before 2020
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artist:James Skene (1775 - 1864) Scottish
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title:The Porteous Riots, A Scene from the Heart of the Midlothian
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date created:Unknown
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materials:Watercolour and gouache over ink on paper
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measurements:34.90 x 25.40 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 2011
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accession number:D 5635
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