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Hill-head, near Lasswade

c. 1770/1782

John Clerk, of Eldin

Associated Names

John Clerk, of Eldin

Artist, Scottish, 1728 - 1812

The image depicts a rural scene with figures gathered on a patch of land. In the background, there are hills or mountains, trees, a possible road, and a sky with textured features. The artwork is an engraving with delicate detailing in monochrome shades of gray to black, giving it a serene visual impact.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching with drypoint on laid paper
Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler
Dimensions

plate: 15.1 × 30.6 cm (5 15/16 × 12 1/16 in.)
sheet: 29.5 × 43 cm (11 5/8 × 16 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

2017.53.13
Catalogue Raisonné

Bertram 2012, no. 104

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London, January 1998); 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. 85

2012

Bertram, Geoffrey. The Etchings of John Clerk of Eldin. Taunton, 2012: no. 104

Wikidata ID

Q77259206

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