john clerk of eldin. dumfries from the dock etching.

CLARK, JOHN, OF ELDIN (SCOTTISH 1728-1812). JOHN CLERK OF ELDIN. DUMFRIES FROM THE DOCK. INSCRIBED DUMFRIES FROM THE DOCK J.E. 1777. ETCHING.

Of Scottish Interest. An early edition of this etching, possibly first. Black edition, state II/III, in Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow, colour edition in Dumfries Museum. John Clerk of Eldin had a walk-on part in the Scottish Enlightenment. Brother-in-law of Robert Adam. Association with Dumcrieff House, Moffat. Volume of his sketches presented to George III in 1786. Seen as a precursor to the etching revival of the mid-nineteenth century.Our country house holdings can be viewed by private appointment at St Martin's Hall, with stock over 4,500 sq ft of gallery space. Please call Shaun Castle on 01697 742833

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