Perth Bridge

1775

John Clerk, of Eldin

Associated Names
John Clerk, of Eldin

Artist, Scottish, 1728 - 1812

The image displays a river with a tower on the left, and a stone bridge with multiple arches on the horizon. Boats with tall masts are present on the river. The etching focuses on the texture and architectural details of the tower and bridge, portrayed in a monochromatic palette.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1925

  • Lumsden, E.S. "The etchings of John Clerk of Eldin." Print Collector's Quarterly 12 (1925): no. 54

2012

  • Bertram, Geoffrey. The Etchings of John Clerk of Eldin. Taunton, 2012: no. 65

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: N 70 Perth Bridge with a Tower in Gowerys Garden JC (in monogram) 1775; lower right in plate: JR delin; by later hand, lower right in graphite: L. 54

Wikidata ID

Q77259215

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