Edinburgh, from Craigleith

William Tombleson after Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Associated Names
William Tombleson

Artist, British, born c. 1795

Thomas Hosmer Shepherd

Artist After, British, active c. 1817/1840

The image is an engraving of a scene overlooking the city of Edinburgh from Craigleith. The viewpoint is from a lower perspective, close to trees and stones on the left. Edinburgh Castle is visible on a rocky hill, surrounded by hills and buildings. The engraving is detailed with fine lines for texture. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of brown. In the foreground, two figures are walking with sheep and a dog, leading to a cityscape with vegetation, buildings, and hills under a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 12 × 17.1 cm (4 3/4 × 6 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1781


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74032978

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