The March of the Guards to Finchley
William Hogarth, 1749–1750
A conversation piece which depicts the English guards setting out to protect London from the threat of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The Young Pretender had landed in Scotland and marched as far south as Derby. The English guards are assembling at Tottenham Court Road Turnpike before proceeding north past the village of Finchley. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The March of the Guards to Finchley, 1749–1750
Date supported
2002
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
101.5 x 133.3 cm
Grant
100000
Total cost
4000000
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