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GIANT'S CAUSEWAY - FROM THE LAND SIDE,Antrim County,Picturesque Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving
GIANT'S CAUSEWAY - FROM THE LAND SIDE ,Antrim County,Picturesque Views of Ireland,1884 Antique Wood Engraving Historical Collectible Art Print
The Giant's Causeway lies at the foot of the basalt cliffs along
the sea coast on the edge of the Antrim plateau in Northern Ireland.
It is made up of some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking
out of the sea. The dramatic sight has inspired legends of giants
striding over the sea to Scotland. Geological studies of these formations
over the last 300 years have greatly contributed to the development
of the earth sciences, and show that this striking landscape was caused
by volcanic activity during the Tertiary, some 50–60 million
years ago.
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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 |
8 1/2 X 5 3/4 INCHES |
| CONDITION |
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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