Item 88: Engraving titled, “Cromarty,” by William Daniell (Removed to Black Case #8), 1821 June 1
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 88
Dates
- Created: 1821 June 1
Creator
- Daniell, William, 1769 – 1837 (Person)
Access:
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Engraving
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
15 in. x 11 in.
Title:
Cromarty.
Description:
An engraving of the village of Cromarty overlooking the sea. Some ships and boats are sailing in the distance. There are five cows standing in a field with two people looking out into the sea. Cromarty is located in the Highland area of Scotland. This town is situated at the top of the Black Isle on the Southern shore of the Cromarty Firth. Its name derives from the Gaelic words “crom” (crooked) and “bati” (bay), meaning “crooked bay” or “the bend between the heights.” This piece was created by William Daniell.
Born in 1769, William Daniell was of English descent and a landscape and marine painter. He notably worked as a printmaker and is known for his aquatints. He traveled in India with his uncle, Thomas Daniell, and collaborated with him to create Oriental Scenery. He then traveled the coastline of Britain and painted watercolors for a book called A Voyage Round Great Britain. He exhibited his work at the Royal Academy and the British Institution.
Location:
Cromarty (setting); Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London (publishing location)
Transcription:
Cromarty.
Drawn & Engraved by Willm, Daniell.
Published by W. Daniell, Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, June 1, 1821
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Creator
- Daniell, William, 1769 – 1837 (Person)
Repository Details
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