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High Street, Edinburgh, c. 1818 (w / c, pen, ink, graphite and scratching out on wove paper)
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High Street, Edinburgh, c. 1818 (w / c, pen, ink, graphite and scratching out on wove paper)
XYC136255 High Street, Edinburgh, c.1818 (w/c, pen, ink, graphite and scratching out on wove paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 16.5x24.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Paul Mellon Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12695319
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Buying Capital Draper Drapers Selling Spire St Giles Stall Tartan The Royal Mile
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This photo print, titled "High Street, Edinburgh, c. 1818" takes us back in time to the bustling streets of Scotland's capital city. Created by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a renowned British artist of the 18th century, this artwork beautifully captures the essence of daily life during that era. The scene depicted showcases a vibrant market stall on High Street, where merchants engage in lively commerce. The drapers' colorful tartan fabrics catch our eye as they display their wares to potential buyers passing by. In the background stands the magnificent St Giles Cathedral with its towering spire and grandeur. Turner's masterful use of watercolor paints, pen and ink, graphite, and scratching techniques adds depth and texture to this piece. The details are meticulously rendered on wove paper which further enhances its historical significance. As we gaze upon this print from the Paul Mellon Collection at Yale Center for British Art in the USA, we are transported back in time to experience a snapshot of early 19th-century Edinburgh. It serves as a reminder of how cities evolve over time while still retaining their unique charm and character. This remarkable artwork is not just an exquisite representation of Scottish history but also an invitation for us to appreciate the beauty found within everyday scenes from centuries past.
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