The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781
| The Death of Major Peirson | |
|---|---|
| Artist | John Singleton Copley |
| Year | 1783 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 251 cm × 365 cm (99 in × 144 in) |
| Location | Tate Britain, London |
The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781 is a large oil painting executed in 1783 by the Anglo-American artist John Singleton Copley. It depicts the death of Major Francis Peirson at the Battle of Jersey on 6 January 1781, part of the Anglo-French War (1778–1783).