Artwork

Newark Castle II

Newark Castle II, by of Eldin, John Clerk, ink, 1776
Newark Castle II, by of Eldin, John Clerk, ink, 1776

Newark Castle II is an ink print by the Romanticist artist of Eldin, John Clerk. It dates from 1776 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Newark Castle II is a print created by John Clerk of Eldin around 1776 using etching and drypoint techniques on laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Newark Castle, showcasing its towers and moat. The image captures the character of the old building.

Technique & Style

The artist employed etching and drypoint to achieve a detailed and textured representation of the castle. These techniques involve scratching a design into a metal plate to produce the image.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.