On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) print "Dunbrody Abbey.", Co. Wexford, Ireland.
DATE PRINTED: 1842 or shortly afterwards.
SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 18.5 x 15.5 cm (7.25 x 6 inches) plus margins with a blank back (small).
ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Engraved by J.B. Allen from an original picture by W.H. Bartlett. William Henry Bartlett (March 26, 1809 – September 13, 1854) was a British artist, best known for his numerous steel engravings. Bartlett was born in Kentish Town, London in 1809. He was apprenticed to John Britton (1771–1857), and became one of the foremost illustrators of topography of his generation. He travelled throughout Britain, and in the mid and late 1840s he travelled extensively in the Balkans and the Middle East. He made four visits to North America between 1836 and 1852.
PROVENANCE: Produced for "The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland with illustrations by W.H. Bartlett.", engraved by various artists including Brandard, Cousen etc. Published in London by Virtue, 1840-1842.
TYPE: Antique steel 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: Dunbrody Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in County Wexford, Ireland. The cross-shaped church was built in the 13th century, and the tower was added in the 15th century. With a length of 59m the church is one of the longest in Ireland. The visitor centre is run by the current Marquess of Donegall and has one of only two full sized hedge mazes in Ireland. The abbey was dissolved under Henry VIII. The last Abbot of Dunbrody was Alexander Devereux, who became Bishop of Ferns in 1539.
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