Project Gutenberg 2021-06-12 Public domain in the USA. 137 Gray, John Miller 1850 1894 Gray, John M. (John Miller) Notes on the Art Treasures at Penicuik House Midlothian The art treasures of Scotland; 3. Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Notes on the Art Treasures at Penicuik House Midlothian" by John Miller Gray is a historical account that was likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as both an exploration of the cultural legacy associated with the Clerks of Penicuik and an examination of the art collection at Penicuik House, highlighting the relationships of the family with notable artists and literary figures throughout history. The detail in the opening sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Scottish art and culture, along with insights into the significant contributions made by the Clerks. At the start of the text, the author introduces the Clerks of Penicuik, tracing their lineage and connection to Scottish culture over the past two centuries. The narration emphasizes the impact of influential family members, such as Sir John Clerk and his descendants, on literature, arts, and commerce in Scotland. Visitors to Penicuik House are greeted by an extensive collection of art and antiquities, ranging from portraits to decorative features, with special attention given to the exquisite gardens surrounding the estate. This initial portion invites the reader to appreciate not only the beauty of the estate but the rich historical context that these art treasures embody, laying the groundwork for a more profound exploration of the significance of these cultural artifacts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Penicuik House (Penicuik, Scotland) Art -- Scotland -- Penicuik N Text Category: History - British Category: Art 170981 2025-06-26T05:47:05.345512 text/html 147615 2024-10-18T14:24:29 text/html 207094 2025-06-26T05:47:08.324475 application/epub+zip 209261 2025-06-26T05:47:06.043523 application/epub+zip 131730 2025-06-26T05:47:05.660499 application/epub+zip 268741 2025-06-26T05:47:10.275484 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250782 2025-06-26T05:47:08.012506 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171798 2022-09-29T14:12:13.504069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153278 2025-06-26T05:47:05.146480 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 133266 2024-10-18T14:24:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17036 2025-06-26T05:47:10.395463 application/rdf+xml 11116 2025-06-26T05:47:05.738505 image/jpeg 1875 2025-06-26T05:47:05.699488 image/jpeg 189277 2025-06-26T05:47:05.366487 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia