Irvine

DESCRIPTION: This antique 19th-century black-and-white steel engraving titled "Irvine", depicting a panoramic landscape view of the River Irvine and the town of Irvine in Ayrshire, Scotland. A scenic view featuring boats on the water, figures and washing/laundering activity along the grassy bank, a multi-arch stone bridge, and the town's church steeples and buildings in the background. Drawn by the Scottish landscape painter David Octavius Hill, R.S.A., engraved by T L Grundy. Published by Blackie & Son, Glasgow in its 'The Land of Burns - A series of Landscapes and Portraits, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of the Scottish Poet' . It reflects mid-19th-century topographical and picturesque prints of Scottish towns, often associated with local landmarks like the old bridge and historic water sites along the River Irvine. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm; mount board typically a few mm larger): 20.25 15.25 CREATORS: T L Grundy after D O Hill SA PUBLICATION: 'The Land of Burns - A series of Landscapes and Portraits, Illustrative of the Life and Writings of the Scottish Poet' PUBLISHER: Glasgow: Blackie and Son DATE: c1840s COMMENTS: Excellent condition, bright image, some patina of antiquity on surround SUBJECT: Places;Burns 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.