Melville Castle from Eldin

1776

John Clerk, of Eldin

Associated Names
John Clerk, of Eldin

Artist, Scottish, 1728 - 1812

The image displays a landscape with a castle in a rural setting. The horizon line divides the sky from the forest below, where the castle is surrounded by trees. The artwork seems to be an etching or engraving with detailed linework, showcasing textures. The trees on the right have dense cross-hatching for depth. The color scheme is monochromatic using black and white for contrast. A path with figures and a horse-drawn cart can be seen in the lower area.

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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London, 16 May 1997); 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. 67.

2012

  • Bertram, Geoffrey. The Etchings of John Clerk of Eldin. Taunton, 2012: no. 73

Inscriptions

lower left below image: Melville Castle from Eldin; lower right in plate: JC (in monogram) No. 74

Wikidata ID

Q77259217

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