Rosslyn Chapel, the Prentice Pillar - Original 19th Century Lithograph
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Rosslyn Chapel, the Prentice Pillar - Original 19th Century Lithograph

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Original 19th-century lithograph with the Prentice Pillar of Rosslyn Chapel, in Scotland, drawn by W. L. Leitch and put on the stone by T. Picken. Printed in two inks by Day & Son, lithographers to the Queen, and published in London and Glasgow by R. Griffin & Co. Mounted in a mat.

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Original 19th-century lithograph with the Prentice Pillar of Rosslyn Chapel, in Scotland, drawn by W. L. Leitch and put on the stone by T. Picken. Printed in two inks by Day & Son, lithographers to the Queen, and published in London and Glasgow by R. Griffin & Co. Mounted in a mat.

From Scotland Delineated, the great Scottish topographical series published by Day & Son in the middle of the 19th century. The Prentice Pillar, carved with spiral garlands, is the most celebrated feature of Rosslyn and carries the legend of the apprentice murdered by his master on seeing it finished.

Medium: Tinted lithograph.
Artist / after: William Leighton Leitch.
Lithographer: T. Picken.
Date: 19th century.
Source: Scotland Delineated; Day & Son, London, and R. Griffin & Co., Glasgow.
Dimensions: 8.7 x 11.9 in (22 x 30.3 cm).
Condition: Good. Clean paper, mounted in a period mat.

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