This view of Glasgow by artist John Knox shows the rapidly expanding Scottish city in the early decades of the 19th century.
Fashionably dressed citizens are seen strolling on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow Green, an area that had been reclaimed from marshland as a public amenity. In the distance, prominent new buildings and landmarks are visible, including the Nelson Monument erected in 1806.
Born in Paisley, Knox moved to Glasgow where he first set up as a portrait artist. By the 1820s, he had established a reputation as one of the most successful Scottish landscape painters, known for his panoramic views of the city and surrounding area. The River Clyde Flowing Through Glasgow has been in the same private collection for more than 100 years and has never been exhibited. The Hunterian holds two other works by Knox, including The Nelson Monument Struck by Lightning, c1816.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The River Clyde Flowing Through Glasgow, 1823
Date supported
2024
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
63 x 96 cm
Grant
32,333
Total cost
95,000
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