Old Leighlin Ch. N: Wst: Aspt: Co Carlow Augst: 7th: 1792
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| Summary: | View of Old Leighlin church, County Carlow, Ireland. This is the site of a 6th century monastic settlement founded by St. Laserian. |
| In collection: | Grose Collection (PD 1976 TX) [graphic]. |
| Format: | Prints & Drawings |
| Language: | English |
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August 7th, 1792.
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| Notes: | Engraving of the east aspect of this building published as Plate 5 in Volume II of "The Antiquities of Ireland" by Francis Grose; publishers Samuel Hooper, No. 212 High Holborn, London, 1794 (not 1791 as stated on cover). Inscribed in ink m.c. under title on verso of drawing: Reduced. Inscribed in ink u.c. above title on verso of drawing: Plate 2d. Inscribed in ink u.l. on verso of drawing: No. 63. Inscribed in pencil m.c. on verso of drawing: Plate 2. Inscribed in pencil u.l. on drawing: Old Leighlin N.W.. Title inscribed in ink u.c. on verso of drawing. Watermark visible l.c.: J Whatman. Physical description: 1 drawing : Indian ink wash & pen ; 24 x 33.5 cm.. Citations/References: Irish Topographical Prints & Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Malton Press for National Library of Ireland Society, 1975, p. 132. more |
| Credits: | Attributed to Lieutenant Daniel C. Grose, (ca. 1766-1838), who drew the East aspect of this church in 1792 also (this drawing was published in "Antiquities of Ireland"). |
