Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) 1793 scarce print "Clonmore Castle, Co. Carlow", Ireland. DATE PRINTED: c.1797 (dated 1793 on the print, the date of engraving.) SIZE: The printed area is approximately 18.5 x 14 cm (7.25 x 5.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by Eastgate. Drawn by Lieutenant Daniel Grose, (ca. 1766-1838). Published by Hooper. Samuel Hooper was Francis Grose's close friend and publisher. He died in 1791 and this work was subsequently 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. 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: Clonmore (Irish: Cluain Mhór, meaning "Mogue's large meadow") is a village in County Carlow, Ireland. It is located 3½ miles south of Hacketstown and 9 miles east of Tullow in the north-east corner of County Carlow. Clonmore was named after St Mogue who, around the year 530, established a religious community and built a monastery at the location.The significant feature of the village is Clonmore Castle, this castle was not mentioned until the 14th century, but the shape of the trefoil window in the south wall shows that it was built probably towards the end of the 13th century. The castle is nearly square in plan with rectangular towers at the southern sides of the courtyard. Clonmore was captured in 1516 by the Earl of Kildare and in 1598 by the Earl of Ormond. It changed hands several times and was finally taken by Oliver Cromwell's forces under Colonel Hewson in 1650. Today much of the castle has been removed for construction of local amenities such as the neighbouring hall and former schoolhouse. 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: 2024-11-09T17:59:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.75 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
Original/ Repro: Original
Type: Antique
Artist: Daniel Grose
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1793
Subject: Landscape/ Cityscape
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
