1792 Antique Print; Ballyloughan Castle, Co. Carlow, Ireland by Grose

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce print "Ballylaghan Castle, Co. Carlow", Ireland. Offered with later hand colouring. DATE PRINTED: c.1797 (dated 1792 on the print, the date of engraving and drawing) SIZE: The printed area is approximately 18.5 x 14.5 cm (7.25 x 5.75 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by Lieutenant Daniel Grose, (ca. 1766-1838) and engraved by James Newton. Published by Samuel Hooper, Ludgate Hill, London. Samuel Hooper was Francis Grose's close friend and publisher. He died in 1791 and this work was published by his widow, Mary. PROVENANCE: This print was published in "The Antiquities of Ireland", by Francis Grose. Francis Grose (1731–1791) was an antiquary and lexicographer, of Swiss extraction. He published Antiquities of England and Wales (1773–87), which was well received, and thereafter, in 1789, set out on an antiquarian tour through Scotland, the fruit of which was Antiquity of Scotland (1789–91). He afterwards undertook a similar expedition to Ireland, but died suddenly at Dublin. His nephew Daniel and a Dr. Edward Ledwich, who had already published a book on Irish antiquities, completed the work shortly afterwards. TYPE: Antique copper block 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. I offer a no questions asked return policy. A few minor marks on the print and also in the margins. 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. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ballyloughan Castle is a ruined castle and National Monument in County Carlow near Bagenalstown. A twin-towered gatehouse, the hall and foundations of one of the corner towers, dating to about 1300 remain. Other than this grand gatehouse only the remains of two small rectangular corner towers can be found today. Although the early history of this castle has been lost, its architecture suggests it was built by an Anglo-Norman lord c.1300 when much of County Carlow was passing into the hands of the native Irish Kavanagh family. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 14.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

End Time: 2024-11-13T12:04:24.000Z

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