Stirling from Kinnell

1776

John Clerk, of Eldin

Associated Names
John Clerk, of Eldin

Artist, Scottish, 1728 - 1812

The image shows a landscape seen from above, with a body of water in the foreground and hills or mountains in the distance. The horizon is at the top of the image, where the land meets the sky. Various landforms resembling mountains or large hills are visible along the horizon, with a settlement or structure on one peak. The artwork features intricate etching with fine lines creating texture and depth, especially in the foliage and water reflections. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black, gray, and white to highlight contrasts. Trees and a building are in the foreground, while in the distance, there is a peaceful body of water with faint vertical elements such as poles or small boats. The scene conveys a sense of serene natural beauty with a hint of human presence.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Richard Jung, Fribourg-en-Bresgau [1911 - 1986] (Lugt 3791); (Campbell Fine Art, London, 16 May 1997); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

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Bibliography

1925

  • Lumsden, E.S. "The etchings of John Clerk of Eldin." Print Collector's Quarterly 12 (1925): no. 70, iii/iii

2012

  • Bertram, Geoffrey. The Etchings of John Clerk of Eldin. Taunton, 2012: no. 90, iii/iii

Inscriptions

lower center below plate: STIRLING FROM KINNEILL; by later hand, lower left in graphite: 78; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: from the / Bannatyne Club / 1817

Wikidata ID

Q77259221

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