From:Williamson Art Gallery and Museum

Name/TitleJohn Knox's House, Edinburgh

About this objectEtching depicting John Knox's House, a historic building on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

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 along bottom: "21/75 Chas H. Clark [signature]"
In pencil on bottom left: "John Knox's House. Edinburgh"

Techniqueetching on paper

Measurementsprint height: 19cm
print width: 28cm

mount height: 40.5cm
mount width: 56cm

Subject and Association KeywordsEdinburgh, Scotland

Subject and Association KeywordsKnox, John (c. 1514-1572)

Subject and Association Keywordshouse

Subject and Association Keywordsbuilding

Subject and Association Keywordsstreet

Named CollectionAlbert Taylor Collection

Credit LinePresented by Albert Taylor

Object Typeprint

Object numberBIKGM.9189

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