George Petrie Author of an essay on the round towers of Ireland.

Drawn by W. Stevenson; Etched by J. Kirkwood.
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Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Kirkwood, John, fl. 1826-1853, engraver.
Contributors: Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor.
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Summary:Plate to "Dublin University Magazine" featuring George Petrie, (1789-1866), antiquary and author of "An essay on the round towers of Ireland". Whole-length, directed and looking to left, seated, wearing buttoned coat and scarf, left arm resting on table to right (with picture of round tower leaning against it); right elbow on back of chair, violin, harp, helmet etc. lying around; vignette. Title is facsimile of his autograph.
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: Dublin : William Curry Junior & Co., December 1st 1839.
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Notes:One of three impressions - see related impressions at EP PETR-GE (1) I and EP PETR-GE (1B) I

Title is facsimile of autograph.

Plate to "Dublin University Magazine".

Physical description: 1 print : etching ; on sheet 22.5 x 14.2 cm.

Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin [1938], p. 167

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EP PETR-GE (1A) I
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EP PETR-GE (1B) I
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