Dumfries

DESCRIPTION: This 19th-century steel engraving shows a view of the town of Dumfries, Scotland, featuring the historic Devorgilla Bridge (also known as thenamed after Lady Devorgilla who ordered the structure to be built around the year 1270 Old Bridge and ) spanning the River Nith. A pastoral and architectural view of Dumfries with figures, boats, and fishermen along the river at sunset or sunrise. Engraved by T. Higham after a work by David Octavius Hill (often noted as D.O. Hill or D. O. Hill R.S.A.). Landmarks: The multi-arched medieval/15th-century Devorgilla Bridge sits centrally, with the town buildings, trees, and spires of Dumfries rising along the riverbanks. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 13 x 18 CREATORS: T Higham after D O Hill RSA PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: c1840s COMMENTS: Excellent condition, bright image, some patina of antiquity on surround SUBJECT: Places PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.