John Clerk, of Eldin

Scottish, 1728 - 1812

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The image shows a landscape with a distant horizon, hills, a settlement, and a body of water. The scene is detailed with trees, using delicate brushstrokes and an etching technique. The color palette is mostly monochromatic, with shades of grey and black. An building and trees frame the landscape.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Stirling from Kinneil, 1776, etching touched with gray wash on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.20

Stirling from Kinneil

John Clerk, of Eldin · 1776 · etching touched with gray wash on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.20

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.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Melville Castle from Eldin, 1776, etching on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.18

Melville Castle from Eldin

John Clerk, of Eldin · 1776 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.18

The image shows a landscape seen from above, with a body of water in the foreground and hills or mountains in the distance. The horizon is at the top of the image, where the land meets the sky. Various landforms resembling mountains or large hills are visible along the horizon, with a settlement or structure on one peak. The artwork features intricate etching with fine lines creating texture and depth, especially in the foliage and water reflections. The color scheme is monochromatic, using black, gray, and white to highlight contrasts. Trees and a building are in the foreground, while in the distance, there is a peaceful body of water with faint vertical elements such as poles or small boats. The scene conveys a sense of serene natural beauty with a hint of human presence.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Stirling from Kinnell, 1776, etching on wove paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.21

Stirling from Kinnell

John Clerk, of Eldin · 1776 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.21

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.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Perth Bridge, 1775, etching on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.16

Perth Bridge

John Clerk, of Eldin · 1775 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.16

The image shows a landscape with a castle in the center. The horizon is high, hills merge with the sky filled with clouds. A tree is on the left, and a path leads to the castle, with shrubs surrounding it. The colors are primarily black and gray. The lines and hatching add texture and dimension.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Crichton Castle from the Northeast, 1773, etching with drypoint on wove paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.26

Crichton Castle from the Northeast

John Clerk, of Eldin · 1773 · etching with drypoint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.26

The image shows a landscape with a large castle-like structure. The structure is detailed with cylindrical towers and buttresses, surrounded by trees and shrubs. The overall coloring is monochromatic in black and grey, typical of an etching.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Roslin Castle III, c. 1770/1775, etching with drypoint on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.11

Roslin Castle III

John Clerk, of Eldin · c. 1770/1775 · etching with drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.11

The image shows a landscape with a large, round tower in the center. In the distance, there are hills, a small church with a spire, and figures in the foreground. Detailed lines depict structures and vegetation, creating texture. The sky has swirling patterns. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. Remnants of other structures are visible on the right.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Tower at Pembroke Castle, c. 1770/1782, etching on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.12

Tower at Pembroke Castle

John Clerk, of Eldin · c. 1770/1782 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.12

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.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Loch Orr Castle, c. 1770/1782, etching with aquatint on chine collé, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.14

Loch Orr Castle

John Clerk, of Eldin · c. 1770/1782 · etching with aquatint on chine collé ·  Accession ID  2017.53.14

The image shows a landscape scene with two large trees framing the view. A bridge crosses a calm body of water in a town, with buildings and trees in the distance. Hills roll upward towards a sky. There are two small figures standing to the right. The scene uses a monochromatic color palette with black, grey, and white, typical of an etching technique with fine lines and cross-hatching for texture and depth.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Dumfries Bridge, c. 1770/1782, etching on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.17

Dumfries Bridge

John Clerk, of Eldin · c. 1770/1782 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.17

The image displays a historic stone structure with turrets and rectangular windows, surrounded by trees. The detailed etching style emphasizes textures in the castle and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using black and white for contrast. A group of figures is on the path towards the structure. Trees frame the castle, and the sky has a light texture.
John Clerk, of Eldin, Newark Castle II, c. 1770/1782, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.25

Newark Castle II

John Clerk, of Eldin · c. 1770/1782 · etching and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.25