Tristernagh Abbey Second View
[graphic].
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| Summary: | View through the octagonal crossing tower of the former Augustinian priory of ca. 1200 at Tristernagh, County Westmeath, Ireland. On the right is a most unusually-shaped doorway. Three figures are positioned at the centre of the drawing. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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[n.d., ca. 1779].
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| Notes: | From: Antiquities of Abbeys, Castles, & Towers in Ireland / assembled by Austin Cooper in 1875 (page 29). Engraving based on this drawing to be found in Volume II of R Francis Groses's "Antiquities of Ireland" (London 1791 (but not published till 1796) as Plate 108. According to a letterpress accompanying the engraving, the original was done by Angelo Maria Bigari (fl. 1772-1779) and in the collection of the Right Honourable William Conyngham (formely Burton). Title inscribed in ink l.c. Drawing within ink frame 24.4 x 16.7 cm. Image pasted onto sheet. Physical description: 1 drawing : image 24 x 16.3 cm., on paper 26 x 18.4 cm., mounted on sheet 29.1 x 23.3 cm. Citations/References: Ardagh and Tristernagh (Journal of the Ardagh and Clonmacnoise Antiquarian Society 2 (9). - Dr. McNamee pages 3-17 more |
| Credits: | Attributed to Angelo Maria Bigari (fl. 1772-1779). |
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Coo 2122 TX (3) 29 |
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