John Clerk of Eldin

John Clerk of Eldin (British, 1728–1812) has 20 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

John Clerk of Eldin FRSE FSAScot was a Scottish merchant, author, artist, geologist and landowner. The 7th son of Sir John Clerk of Penicuik, Bt, Clerk of Eldin was a figure in the Scottish Enlightenment, best remembered for his influential writings on naval tactics in the Age of Sail. A friend of geologist James Hutton, he was a brother-in-law of architect Robert Adam, and a great-great-uncle of physicist James Clerk Maxwell.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of John Clerk of Eldin's work on the site falls under Prints (17), Drawings (2).

Culture: Scottish (20).

By orientation: 20 landscape.

Other British artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• James Gillray — 365 artworks
• Francis Wheatley — 91 artworks
• William Alexander — 86 artworks
• Thomas Hudson — 78 artworks
• John Downman — 77 artworks
• Julius Caesar Ibbetson — 60 artworks
• Pietro Fabris — 54 artworks
• Anne Rushout — 53 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 20 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many John Clerk of Eldin artworks does Archive Lane have?

20 public-domain artworks by John Clerk of Eldin are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was John Clerk of Eldin?

John Clerk of Eldin is catalogued as British (born 1728, died 1812).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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