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Poster Print : 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 Music Teacher Scottish Enlightenment Social Life
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of historical charm into your home or office with our exquisite Mr C-m-l Poster Print, featuring the jolly presenter of the Canongate Kirk in Edinburgh, c.1781. This beautiful engraving, taken from the Private Collection and available exclusively through Media Storehouse, showcases the engaging personality of Precentor John Campbell as depicted in this 18th-century artwork. Add a touch of fine art and Scottish history to your space with our museum-quality poster print from Bridgeman Images by Fine Art Finder.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.3cm x 59.4cm (15.5" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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