Original antique engraving with the west front of Lumley Castle, in County Durham: the central range between two battlemented towers, with period figures walking on the greensward and a hunting scene at the right. The lettering reads "The West Prospect of Lumley-Castle, drawn by Edward Barrass".
Original antique engraving with the west front of Lumley Castle, in County Durham: the central range between two battlemented towers, with period figures walking on the greensward and a hunting scene at the right. The lettering reads "The West Prospect of Lumley-Castle, drawn by Edward Barrass".
Lumley Castle, near Chester-le-Street, is a 14th-century fortified house of the Lumley family, remodelled in the 18th century and still standing.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Edward Barrass.
Date: 18th century.
Dimensions: 5.3 x 7.9 in (13.4 x 20 cm).
Condition: Fair; paper toned, with light handling marks in the margins.