Elgin Cathedral West Front

DESCRIPTION: The image shows a 19th-century architectural engraving of the West Front of Elgin Cathedral in Moray, Scotland, drawn by Robert William Billings.  Subject: The historic ruins of Elgin Cathedral (known as the "Lantern of the North"), founded in 1224. Artwork Style: A detailed black-and-white steel line engraving depicting the twin western towers and pointed arched doorway before further decay took place.  STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 22.5 x 29.5 CREATORS: J Godfrey after R W Billings PUBLICATION: The Baronial and Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Scotland PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons DATE: mid C19th COMMENTS: Very good condition with patina of age with minor water stain to brh corner and away from image SUBJECT: Architectural;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.