Skip to content

The Edinburgh Town Guard

Unknown, 1800, Oil on board
The Edinburgh Town Guard
The Edinburgh Town Guard
The Edinburgh Town Guard
Share
Category
Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
43638
Title
The Edinburgh Town Guard
Description
Oil portrait, faded and cracked, of a member of the Edinburgh Town Guard. He is wearing the guard's uniform of red tunic with blue cuffs and collar, a tricorn hat and white sash. In his right hand he holds a glass, spilling its contents. His nose and cheeks are rosy red with drink and he looks clearly inebriated.
Artist / maker
Date
1800
Size
12.7 x 10.8 cm
Type
Oil on board
Location
City Art Centre
Accession number
HH715/1915