John Clerk of Eldin 1728-1812
Overview
Clackmannan Tower from the South West, exhibited 2020 - SOLD
As well as a successful etcher and engraver, John Clerk of Eldin did considerable work as a merchant, naval author, geologist and landowner.
He likely began drawing and producing prints after he was introduced to the English draughtsman Paul Sandby, who was in Scotland under the Board of Ordnance Survey from 1746 to 1751, and went on to produce over 110 different prints.
Works
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John Clerk of EldinArthur's Seat from Lochend, 1774initialled, dated and titled 'The hill of Arthur's Seat and Town of Edinburgh to Lochend' in plateetching5 3/4 x 15 1/4 inchesonly state -
John Clerk of EldinGlasgow, 1773initialled, dated and titled in plateetching3 ¼ x 5 ¾ inchesonly state
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John Clerk of EldinBorthwick Castle from the Easttitled 'Borthwick' and initialled 'CE'etching and drypoint4 x 6 ¼ inchesonly state
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John Clerk of EldinDurhametching and drypoint8 x 11 3/4 inches2nd state
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John Clerk of EldinHillhead near Lasswadeetching and drypoint5 ¾ x 12 inchesonly state
Exhibitions
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The Print Show
12 Jan - 17 Feb 2023 LondonRead more -
True to Nature
Trees in Scottish Art 23 Sep - 12 Nov 2022 EdinburghTrees, as an extension of the natural landscape, have been weighted with meaning throughout the history of art. Over time allegory gave way to the decorative and picturesque. The broader...Read more -
The Glasgow Boys & Galloway Pictures
Harbour Cottage Gallery, Kirkcudbright 14 - 29 Aug 2021 EdinburghHarbour Cottage Gallery Castle Bank, Kirkcudbright DG6 4LB Open 11am to 5pm Monday through Saturday 12pm to 5pm on Sundays In this, our 6th exhibition at Harbour Cottage Gallery and...Read more -
Disegno
17th to 21st century drawings by Scottish artists 10 Jun - 24 Jul 2021 EdinburghThe Fine Art Society in Edinburgh presents Disegno, an exhibition of drawings by Scottish artists from the 17th through 21st centuries. Draughtsmanship and linework are at the forefront of this...Read more -
Coast
1 Apr - 1 May 2021 EdinburghFind the online viewing room for Coast here. Scotland’s coastline is one which naturally inspires in its dramatic geography. Coast presents a journey around the shores of the Scottish homeland,...Read more -
A History in Small Pictures
31 Jul - 29 Aug 2020 EdinburghA survey of Scottish art over three centuries. Diminutive paintings by, amongst others, John Clerk of Eldin, Sir David Wilkie, Alexander Nasmyth, Sir Henry Raeburn, Sam Bough, John MacWhirter, E...Read more -
John Clerk of Eldin
1728-1812 13 - 29 Feb 2020 EdinburghA prominent figure in Enlightenment circles, John Clerk began producing prints in his 40s with the encouragement of English landscape painter Paul Sandby and architect Robert Adam. The three took...Read more -
The Print Show
13 Jan - 8 Feb 2020 EdinburghThe Print Show presented an annual exhibition of Scottish printmaking, featuring three centuries of etchings, drypoint, woodcuts and lithography. Exhibited artists included: Sir Muirhead Bone, James Mcbey, Gerald Brockhurst, Robert...Read more
