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Captain Aeneas Mackay of Scotstoun (© National War Museum of Scotland)
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© National War Museum of Scotland

Captain Aeneas Mackay of Scotstoun

Artist: George Engleheart (1750/52 - 1829)

Location: National War Museum of Scotland

Date: 1798

Materials: watercolour on ivory

Dimensions: 8 cm

Grant:

Amount Paid: £4,598 (Total: £9,197)

Vendor: Christie's

Review number: 4609 (1998)

Provenance:
Previously A G A Mackay, presumed by descent until sale.

Description:
Captain Mackay facing left in scarlet coat with blue collar and loops of silver embroidery, silver epaulette, white waistcoat and filled cravat, powdered hair.

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