Original hand-colored engraving showing the ruins of Drachenfels castle above the Rhine and, beyond, the island of Nonnenwerth. Drawn by William Leighton Leitch and engraved on steel by Francis William Topham, as lettered below the image.
Original hand-colored engraving showing the ruins of Drachenfels castle above the Rhine and, beyond, the island of Nonnenwerth. Drawn by William Leighton Leitch and engraved on steel by Francis William Topham, as lettered below the image.
From Europe Illustrated, described by John Sherer (London Printing and Publishing).
Medium: Steel engraving, hand-colored
Artist / after: William Leighton Leitch (1804-1883)
Engraver / lithographer: Francis William Topham (1808-1877)
Date: 19th Century
Source: Europe Illustrated, by John Sherer (London)
Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 in (18.5 x 12.5 cm)
Condition: Good. Mounted in a mat.