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MacLean
McIan, Robert Ronald, 1845, Lithograph
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MacLean
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13163
Title
MacLean
Description
A man is seen dressed in a belted plaid of the Maclean tartan. He carries a staff and dagger and wears a small sporran. The three eagle feathers in his hat denote a chief of the clan.
Artist / maker
McIan, Robert Ronald
Engraver
Bosley, W.
Date
1845
Size
34.7 x 24.5 cm
Type
Lithograph
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
The accompanying text in 'The Clans of the Scottish Highlands' by James Logan begins as follows:
"CLANN GHILLEAN, OR THE MACLEANS
The MacLeans consider themselves derived from a hero, said to have been contemporary with Fergus II, who flourished in 404, whose name was Gilleän or Gilleòin, which would either signify simply the young man, or the servant or follower of John. This personage was farther distinguished as an tuagh or 'of the axe,' from the dexterous manner in which he could use that formidable weapon on the battle field."
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