Mid 19th Century Clifden Castle Framed Black and White Engraving Print

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An original c.1840 steel engraving titled "Clifden Castle (Connemara)" after the landscape drawing by William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854). Engraved by … Read more An original c.1840 steel engraving titled "Clifden Castle (Connemara)" after the landscape drawing by William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854). Engraved by W. Mossman and published in London by George Virtue (26 Ivy Lane). Features a dramatic topography view of the historic gothic revival castle overlooking Clifden Bay in County Galway, Ireland.

Presented in a custom silver-gilt molded frame with multi-beveled matting. The back includes a 1989 handwritten provenance note signed from San Francisco referencing "dear old Ireland" and a gallery framing label from Framing by Manasek, SF.

Details: - Artist: William Henry Bartlett - Engraver: William Mossman - Publisher: George Virtue, London - Date: c. 1840s - Frame Size: 13" x 12" - Medium: Antique Steel-Plate Engraving - Subject: Clifden Castle, Connemara, County Galway, Ireland

Condition: Excellent antique condition. The print shows clean impressions with light age toning appropriate for paper of this era. Frame and matting are structurally solid and ready to display.

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WH Bartlett, Antique Engraving, Irish Art, Connemara, Clifden Castle, Steel Engraving, 19th Century Print, Galway Ireland, George Virtue, Framed Print See less