Trees with a Low Building

c. 1770/1782

John Clerk, of Eldin

Associated Names
John Clerk, of Eldin

Artist, Scottish, 1728 - 1812

The image shows a landscape scene with trees and a building. The horizon is low, with trees and a structure resembling a farmhouse or barn with a tower in the center. Large trees are on the left, and more structures are on the right. The painting has meticulous brushstrokes with varying shading for texture and depth, creating intricate details and a sense of movement in the trees and skies. The color palette is limited to black and gray, giving a moody, monochromatic visual impact that emphasizes the texture and detail in the landscape.

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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1925

  • Lumsden, E.S. "The etchings of John Clerk of Eldin." Print Collector's Quarterly 12 (1925): 56, only

2012

  • Bertram, Geoffrey. The Etchings of John Clerk of Eldin. Taunton, 2012: no. 70

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: L.56

Wikidata ID

Q74877908

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