From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleAdvocate's Close, Edinburgh

About this objectEtching of Advocate's Close, Edinburgh, a site that has long been popular with draughtsman and printmakers.

Charles Herbert Clark (born 1890) was a British printmaker and etcher celebrated for his detailed architectural depictions, particularly of churches and historic buildings. He studied at the Liverpool School of Art and later at the Royal Academy Schools in London, honing a style that emphasized precision and quiet elegance. Clark exhibited extensively, most notably showing works at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. He served in The Liverpool Scottish Regiment, and much of his artistic output emerged during the interwar years. His etchings often featured urban landscapes and notable structures, reflecting a deep appreciation for historical architecture and craftsmanship.

MakerClark, Charles Herbert (1890-1950)

Maker Roleprintmaker

Period20th century

Style and IconographyUrban Landscape

Style and IconographyLandscape

Style and IconographyEtching Revival

Inscription and MarksIn pencil on bottom right: "Ch H. Clark [signature]."

Techniqueetching on paper

Measurementsprint height: 27.5cm
print width: 12.5cm

mount height: 55.5cm
mount width: 40.5cm

Subject and Association KeywordsEdinburgh, Scotland

Subject and Association KeywordsAdvocate's Close, Edinburgh

Subject and Association Keywordsstair

Named CollectionAlbert Taylor Collection

Credit LinePresented by Albert Taylor

Object Typeprint

Object numberBIKGM.9136

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