
Old World Portraits
Sir Alexander Macdonald
George Chalmers
A stately 18th-century portrait of a Scottish nobleman in traditional tartan regalia against a moody coastal backdrop.

1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century double portrait of the young Macdonald brothers in vibrant red Highland dress.
$243
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From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
About the piece
Attributed to William Mosman and Jeremiah Davison, this mid-18th-century portrait depicts the young Sir James and Sir Alexander Macdonald. Dressed in vivid red tartan, the boys are shown with a golf club and a long musket, representing their noble education and heritage against a soft, atmospheric Scottish landscape.
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1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century double portrait of the young Macdonald brothers in vibrant red Highland dress.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.