This painting was inspired by Wilkie's visit to Scotland in1817. In a letter to his patron, Sir George Beaumont, he wrote of the many romantic scenes and subjects he had found there.
More information
Title of artwork, date
A Veteran Highlander, 1819
Date supported
1979
Medium and material
Oil on panel
Dimensions
36 x 29 cm
Grant
2000
Total cost
6750
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