Hume's Tomb on Calton-Hill, Edinburgh. From 'Edina Delineata'
About this artwork
This engraving is from Edina Delineata a series of images showing the buildings of Edinburgh, published in 1789 and issued in four instalments. This view of the tomb of the writer and philosopher David Hume was part of the second group of images to be issued, alongside views of the Castle, St Cuthbert’s Church and St Roque’s Chapel. The tomb, which sits within the Old Calton Cemetery on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, was designed by the renowned architect Robert Adam, who was friend’s with Hume.
Published November 2022
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title:Hume's Tomb on Calton-Hill, Edinburgh. From 'Edina Delineata'
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date created:1789
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materials:Etching on paper
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measurements:Platemark: 10.70 x 14.70 cm
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credit line:Transferred from the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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accession number:P 7883
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Aeneas Macpherson
Aeneas Macpherson
There is little known about the amateur Scottish printmaker Aeneas Macpherson. In 1789 he self-published a collection of engravings of Edinburgh views under the title Edina Delineata: Picturesque perspective views of the public and remarkable buildings etc. in the City of Edinburgh and it’s...
