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Circle of John Michael Wright (1623-1700)
Portrait of Sir David Threipland second baronet, as a Boy half length in White Chemise, Burgundy Cloak, his Spaniel by his side
oil on canvas
29 x 24in. (73.3 x 61cm)
Portrait of Sir David Threipland second baronet, as a Boy half length in White Chemise, Burgundy Cloak, his Spaniel by his side
oil on canvas
29 x 24in. (73.3 x 61cm)
Further details
Sir David Threipland, 2nd Baronet (1666-1746) was the second Threipland laird of Fingask. He succeeded to the property and title in 1689 but was deprived of both by his active involvement in the Rebellion of 1715. The family's possession of Fingask was, however, preserved by the obtaining of a lease from the purchaser, the York Buildings Company, in the fictitious name of "Mr Hume". After the collapse of the Fifteen, Sir David hid in the hills of Angus and Aberdeenshire, occasionally spending a surreptitious night under his own roof. He escaped abroad but returned quietly from exile after representations were made to the Government by, it seems, General Wade, the great road builder. After renewing his lease in March, 1745 Sir David did not long enjoy his property, for Prince Charles Edward landed in July and Scotland once again descended into turmoil. His two surviving sons both joined the Prince and the elder, David died in the pursuit after the Jacobite victory at Prestonpans or Gladsmuir. Sir David died the following year. It is believed that he was about to join the Jacobite Army, when he was seized "by Death's arrest" while putting on his boots. His successor as de jure 3rd Baronet was his ninth and only surviving son, Stewart.