Execution at the Tower of London, 1743. Artist: CM

Execution at the Tower of London, 1743. Artist: CM

2-501-194 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

Execution at the Tower of London, 1743. Scene depicting the shooting of three members of the Highland Regiment (Black Watch), Samuel McPherson, Malcolm McPherson and Farquhar Shaw, for desertion. The three men were among a number who had deserted fearing that the regiment was about to be sent to America.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. CM, attributed to: (British?): Artist, engraver
After
  1. De la Cure: : Artist
Subject
  1. Samuel McPherson: British, Scottish: Soldier
  2. Malcolm McPherson: British, Scottish: Soldier
  3. Farquhar Shaw: British, Scottish: Soldier

Medium
  1. Engraving

Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Law & Crime

People Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3546x2981
File Size : 30,969kb


Aliases

  1. 23063
  1. p748800x
  1. 0220007193
  1. 2-501-194
  1. 23063
  1. 2501194

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