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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NamePainting (Battle of HochKirch)
Picture
Object NumberABDUA:30648
Other Numberx
Other Number TypeOld number
Period19th Century
Brief Description'Battle of Hochkirch'. Aftermath of the battle, the body of Marshal James Keith being carried into the church of Hochkirch. Groups of officers and soldiers, some wounded, watch the procession. In the background Baroque church and 2 poplar trees. There is a copy of this in Elphinstone Store (ABDUA:30169).
Content DescriptionBattle of Hochkirch
DimensionsH: 1300 mm W: 2160 mm D: 130 mm | H: 940 mm W: 1820 mm
MaterialsOil on canvas
ConditionPoor- (condition is now Good.)
CompletenessComplete
TechniquePainting
MakerPaterson, G M
Object Production Date1885-1885
Place KeyEurope, Scotland
Association Type Placesite of battle
Associated PersonKeith, James
Inscription ContentBack: Prepared Canvas Plaque: BATTLE OF HOCHKIRCH 14 OCT, 1758 ' OTHER AUSTRIANS CARRIED THE DEAD GENERAL / INTO HOCHKIRCH CHURCH; AND KEITH SLEEPES NOW / FAR FROM BONNY INVERUGIE; - THE HOARSE SEA-WINDS / AND CAVERNS OF DUNNOTAR SINGING VAGUE REQUIEM' / CARLYLE, FREDERICK VOL V, 373. / PAINTED BY G.M. PATERSON AND PRESENTED BY JOHN PATERSON.
Publication NoteThe Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF), 'Oil Paintings in Public Ownership - Aberdeen', 2013. LEMUR Database.
CaptionThe Sattle of Hochkirch, 14
October 1758
George M. Paterson (active 1880-1904)

This 1885 painting shows the body of Marshal James Keith (1696-1758) being carried to Hochkirch church after his death in the battle of Hochkirch. The youngest son of William Keith, 8th Earl Marischal, James Keith fought in the Jacobite rising of 1715 and was wounded at Sherriffmuir. He escaped to France and
then served in the armies of Spain and Russia, before becoming a close friend of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia in whose army he served as field marshal.
ABDUA:30648
"Depiction of the body of Marshal James Keith (1696-1758) carried to Hochkirch church after his death in the battle of Hochkirch in 1758. Youngest son of William Keith 8th Earl Marischal James Keith fought in the Jacobite rising of 1715 and was wounded at Sherriffmuir. He escaped to France and later to Spain, Russia and ultimately to the service of Frederick King of Prussia in whose army he died (field-marshal) in 1758. Commemorative sculptures are in Berlin and Hochkirch. George M. Paterson (fl.1866-1904) was an Edinburgh based landscape and figure painter. The painting was exhibited at the RSA of 1886."

Author: Morrison,John Date: 2002 Purpose: HA3541
Aquisition SourcePaterson, John
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