CLASSICAL EDINBURGH exhibition catalogue

CLASSICAL EDINBURGH EDWIN SMITH · COLIN McLEAN

TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS, FIFTY YEARS APART

Exhibition Catalogue

CLASSICAL EDINBURGH EDWIN SMITH · COLIN McLEAN

TWO PHOTOGRAPHERS, FIFTY YEARS APART

The exhibition would not have been possible without the generous support of companies and individuals whom we are pleased to acknowledge here: Jura Consultants LDN Architects Simpson & Brown Architects Dickson Minto WS Sir Angus Grossart Rab & Denise Bennetts Museums & Galleries Edinburgh Arts & Business Scotland Lenders of photographs and objects: Edinburgh University Press Edwin Smith Archive, RIBA Collections Museums & Galleries Edinburgh Exhibition design by Campbell & Co New photographs by Colin McLean

The exhibition is showing in Edinburgh City Art Centre from November 9 2019 till March 8 2020.

It contains original prints by Edwin Smith, on loan from the archive of Edinburgh University Press - these prints are not for sale.

This catalogue contains reproductions of the new images in the exhibition by Colin McLean, which are for sale at the prices listed herein. The prints are mounted with plain white matts and silk finish black frames.

To purchase a print, contact the shop at the City Art Centre - 0131 529 3993. Proceeds from the sale of the prints go to the Aperture Trust, a registered Scottish charity formed to promote increased interest in architecture and photography. www.aperturetrust.org.uk

The Photographer Colin McLean is a freelance architectural photographer, specialising in photographing historic buildings and places. Colin studied Architectural History at the University of Edinburgh and blends his knowledge of the subject with his photographic expertise. His photography was recognised with the award of a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society in 2014.

He has worked for a range of architectural practices, trusts and heritage bodies across the UK. His photographs have appeared in a range of publications, in print and broadcast media, and in exhibitions: • “Grey Gardens”, Dundee Contemporary Arts 2016 • “Home”, Royal Scottish Academy 2016 Colin is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society, an affiliate member of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland and is the current Chair of the Scottish Civic Trust.

Colin rarely uses artificial light, preferring to exploit natural light and to use long exposures on a tripod-mounted camera - particularly for interiors. Colin uses professional grade Nikon DSLR cameras and Nikkor lenses. Virtually all shots are tripod-mounted to allow accuracy of composition, image sharpness and long exposures where dictated by ambient light levels. All images are shot in RAW format and processed using a colour-calibrated monitor in the studio. www.colinmcleanphotography.com

© COLIN McLEAN

City Observatory, Calton Hill

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph December 19 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Steps up Calton Hill

£500 framed

Image size 330x500mm, frame size 600x770mm, date of photograph September 14 2017

Š COLIN McLEAN

National Monument, Calton Hill

ÂŁ500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph September 14 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Observatory House, Calton Hill

£750 framed

Image size 790x530mm, frame size 1060x800mm, date of photograph January 8 2019

© COLIN McLEAN

Hillside Crescent

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph February 9 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

The City viewed from Salisbury Crags

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph August 10 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Playfair Library, the University

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph June 27 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Royal High School

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph October 8 2015

© COLIN McLEAN

Regent Terrace

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph July 28 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

North Bridge

£750 framed

Image size 530x790mm, frame size 800x1060mm, date of photograph February 9 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Old College, east elevation

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph September 24 2019

© COLIN McLEAN

Atholl Crescent

£350 framed

Image size 305x200mm, frame size 505x400mm, date of photograph April 30 2019

© COLIN McLEAN

The Hall, Royal High School

£350 framed

Image size 305x200mm, frame size 505x400mm, date of photograph October 27 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Thistle Court, Thistle Street

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph July 7 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Drawing Room in the New Town

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph July 3 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

From the Upper Library, the University

£350 framed

Image size 150x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph June 27 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

The Castle, Royal Scottish Academy and Princes Street Gardens

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph May 18 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Queen Victoria by John Steell, 1844

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph May 18 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Royal Scottish Academy, south elevation

£750 framed

Image size 790x530mm, frame size 1060x800mm, date of photograph September 19 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Signet Library, Parliament Square

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph November 14 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Doorways in Broughton Street

£350 framed

Image size 200x200mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph April 20 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

The Hall, Royal College of Physicians

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph June 15 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Former Commercial Bank

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph October 10 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Doorway, No 8 Queen Street

£350 framed

Image size 200x200mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph June 10 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

St Bernard’s Crescent

£350 framed

Image size 305x200mm, frame size 505x400mm, date of photograph May 15 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Danube Street

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph May 15 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Ann Street

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph October 20 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Alva Street

£350 framed

Image size 305x200mm, frame size 505x400mm, date of photograph April 29 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Doorway in Dublin Street

£350 framed

Image size 150x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph November 23 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

West Register House from Alva Street

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph April 29 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

North side of Charlotte Square

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph August 7 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Chester Street

£750 framed

Image size 790x530mm, frame size 1060x800mm, date of photograph April 29 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Drawing Room, Bute House

£350 framed

Image size 200x305mm, frame size 400x505mm, date of photograph June 4 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Ainslie Place

£500 framed

Image size 330x500mm, frame size 600x770mm, date of photograph August 2 2017

© COLIN McLEAN

Stafford Street

£500 framed

Image size 500x330mm, frame size 770x600mm, date of photograph April 29 2018

© COLIN McLEAN

Drumsheugh Gardens

£500 framed

Image size 330x500mm, frame size 600x770mm, date of photograph April 29 2018

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