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CARRICK-A-REDE AT THE ROPE BRIDGE,Antrim County,Picturesque Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving
CARRICK-A-REDE AT THE ROPE BRIDGE,Antrim County ,Picturesque Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
Near the Giants Causeway are the ruins of the castles of Dunseverick
and Dunluce, situated high above the sea on isolated crags, and the
swinging bridge of Carrick-a-Rede, spanning a chasm 80 ft. deep, and
connecting a rock, which is used as a salmon-fishing station, with
the mainland.
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| PUBLISHED DATE |
c1884 NEW YORK |
| PUBLISHER |
THOMAS KELLY |
| PAGE SIZE: approx |
10 1/2 INCHES x 8 1/2 INCHES |
| IMAGE SIZE: approx |
7 1/2 X 5 3/4 INCHES |
| CONDITION |
INTEXT ENGRAVING with TEXT and engraving on the back . Excellent condition.
Heavier paper.Suitable ageing. The image is clean, clear and sharp with
beautiful depth and detail.This beautiful rare item would look great matted
and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames
for old art treasures. |
County Antrim
(Aontroim in Irish) is one of the six counties of Northern Ireland.
Covering an area of 2,844 km², The eastern and seaward area is
a picturesque region of mountains and glens; to the west, where Antrim
borders on Lough Neagh, lie the fertile valleys of the Bann and the
Lagan rivers. The region is chiefly agricultural (oats, flax, potatoes).
Fishing and cattle breeding are also important.
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