Iona Cathedral, Scotland - Original 18th Century Engraving by Mazell
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Original 18th century engraving with the ruins of the cathedral of Iona, in the Scottish Hebrides: the tower and the roofless naves above the grass, with remains of other buildings and the sea beyond. Drawn by Moses Griffith and engraved by Peter Mazell.
Original 18th century engraving with the ruins of the cathedral of Iona, in the Scottish Hebrides: the tower and the roofless naves above the grass, with remains of other buildings and the sea beyond. Drawn by Moses Griffith and engraved by Peter Mazell.
It illustrates A Tour in Scotland, and Voyage to the Hebrides, MDCCLXXII, Thomas Pennant's journey through Scotland. Griffith was Pennant's household draughtsman and Mazell engraved a good part of the illustrations of his travel books, today one of the best graphic sources on 18th century Scotland.
Medium: Copper engraving.
Artist / after: Moses Griffith (1747-1819).
Engraver: Peter Mazell (active 1761-1802).
Date: 18th century (journey of 1772).
Source: A Tour in Scotland, and Voyage to the Hebrides, MDCCLXXII, by Thomas Pennant; illustration XXII.
Dimensions: Plate mark 6.6 x 8.8 in (16.7 x 22.3 cm).
Condition: Good for its age. General toning proper to 18th century paper, some scattered staining, a small tear at the right edge of the sheet and stains on the back which do not affect the printed face.
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Original 18th century engraving with the ruins of the cathedral of Iona, in the Scottish Hebrides: the tower and the roofless naves above the grass, with remains of other buildings and the sea beyond. Drawn by Moses Griffith and engraved by Peter Mazell.