Original 1813 engraving with the ruins of Chartley Castle (Staffordshire, England), a 13th-century fortress of which only the towers showing among the trees were still standing. Mary, Queen of Scots was confined on the Chartley estate between 1585 and 1586. Cut in copper by Angus after a drawing by W. Carter.
Original 1813 engraving with the ruins of Chartley Castle (Staffordshire, England), a 13th-century fortress of which only the towers showing among the trees were still standing. Mary, Queen of Scots was confined on the Chartley estate between 1585 and 1586. Cut in copper by Angus after a drawing by W. Carter.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: W. Carter.
Engraver: Angus.
Date: 1813.
Source: The Beauties of England and Wales, London, John Harris, St Paul's Church Yard.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 in (21.5 x 14 cm).
Condition: Good. Paper somewhat toned with light rust specks in the upper right margin; the image is clean.