Abbey of Drumahair, Co.y Leitrim

J.T. 1794
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Turner, Joseph Reverend ca. 1772-1835, artist
Contributors: Bigari, Angelo Maria
Summary:View from the western end of the nave of the Franciscan friary of Creevelea, at Dromahair, County Leitrim, Ireland, looking through the arch of the tower towards the gaping east window, and with a glance through to the south chapel on the right. In the centre of the abbey, two gentlemen discuss the architecture
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: 1794
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Notes:From: Antiquities of Abbeys, Castles & c. & c. in Ireland, Vol. II

Image within ink frame 16.9 x 24.8 cm. Watermark u.l. on sheet is I S

This is clearly a copy of the b&w drawing preserved in the Austin Cooper Collection as 2122 TX (3) page 6, and ascribed to Angelo Maria Bigari (fl. 1772-1779). The original was probably in the collection of William Burton Conyngham (1733-1796)

Title inscribed in ink l.c. on sheet

Physical description: 1 drawing image 16.5 x 24.4 cm., on sheet 18.3 x 26.7 cm.

Citations/References: Creevelea Abbey Co. Leitrim (Official Handbook). - Dublin (no date)

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