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Loch Orr Castle

c. 1770/1782

John Clerk, of Eldin

Associated Names

John Clerk, of Eldin

Artist, Scottish, 1728 - 1812

The image shows a castle or fortification near a body of water, possibly a river or lake. The viewpoint is from across the water, giving a direct look at the structure. The style is fine etching, with detailed lines depicting stone walls and foliage. The color palette is mainly shades of gray. A boat with a sail and a person fishing is in the foreground, with the castle and trees beyond. Another sailboat is visible in the distance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching with aquatint on chine collé
Credit Line

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

plate: 7.6 × 10.2 cm (3 × 4 in.)
sheet: 15 × 27.7 cm (5 7/8 × 10 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2017.53.14
Catalogue Raisonné

Bertram 2012, no. 68

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Craddock and Barnard, London); (via G. S. Read). (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. 2

2012

Bertram, Geoffrey. The Etchings of John Clerk of Eldin. Taunton, 2012: no. 68.

Wikidata ID

Q77259209

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