Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Dumbarton Castle on the Clyde. (Dumbartonshire).", Scotland. Offered with hand colour. DATE PRINTED: 1836. SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18 x 14 cm, 7.25 x 5.5 inches (medium) plus margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by John Cousen (Bradford 1804–1880 London) from an original study by the gifted Thomas Allom. Thomas Allom (13 March 1804 – 21 October 1872) was an English architect, artist, and topographical illustrator. He was a founding member of what became the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). He designed many buildings in London, including the Church of St Peter's and parts of the elegant Ladbroke Estate in Notting Hill. He also worked with Sir Charles Barry on numerous projects, most notably the Houses of Parliament, and is also known for his numerous topographical works. PROVENANCE: Produced for "Scotland illustrated in a series of views taken expressly for this work by T. Allom, W.H. Bartlett, and H. M'Culloch " (George Virtue, London : 1835-1838). TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good. Suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. Short split in the right margin without loss and well away from the printed image. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Dumbarton (from Scottish Gaelic Dùn Breatann or Dùn Breatainn, meaning 'fort of the Britons' ) is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, on the north bank of the River Clyde where the River Leven flows into the Clyde estuary. Dumbarton Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Breatainn) has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It overlooks the Scottish town of Dumbarton, and sits on a plug of volcanic basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 240 feet (73 m) high. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 8.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-02-05T11:41:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.45 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Artist: Thomas Allom
Production Technique: Copper Engraving
Material: Engraving
Theme: Topographical
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Type: Print
Subject: Topographical
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Year of Production: 1836
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
