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Mr C-m-l the jolly presenter of the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, c. 1781 (engraving)

Mr C-m-l the jolly presenter of the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, c. 1781 (engraving)


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Mr C-m-l the jolly presenter of the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, c. 1781 (engraving)

XJF2906487 Mr C-m-l the jolly presenter of the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, c.1781 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Precentor John Campbell, possibly by James Gillray, maybe John Kay
); English, out of copyright

Media ID 12812001

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Edinburgh Enlightenment Etching Hanoverian Scots Scottish Enlightenment Social Life Music Teacher


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This engraving, titled "Mr C-m-l the jolly presenter of the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, c. 1781" offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Scottish society and religious life. The image portrays Precentor John Campbell, a renowned music teacher and man of great influence within the Canongate Kirk community. With its intricate details and masterful execution, this engraving showcases the skill of the English School artist who created it. Although there is some debate about whether it was possibly done by James Gillray or John Kay, one cannot deny that it captures Mr C-m-l's jovial personality with remarkable accuracy. The portrait depicts a bearded gentleman exuding confidence and warmth as he stands against an ornate backdrop reminiscent of Georgian architecture. His expressive face reveals his passion for music and devotion to his role as precenter at Canongate Kirk. As we delve deeper into this artwork, we are transported back to a time when religion played a central role in people's lives. The engraving not only highlights Mr C-m-l's importance within the church but also sheds light on Scotland's rich cultural heritage during the Enlightenment period. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical document, offering us insight into social life in 18th-century Edinburgh. It reminds us of the power that art possesses to preserve moments from our past while allowing us to appreciate their beauty centuries later.

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