Original 19th-century steel engraving: the towers of Drey Kule near Swinitza (Svinita), on the Romanian Danube, with the remains of the Roman fort on the cliff above. Drawn by William Henry Bartlett. Caption in English and French.
Original 19th-century steel engraving: the towers of Drey Kule near Swinitza (Svinita), on the Romanian Danube, with the remains of the Roman fort on the cliff above. Drawn by William Henry Bartlett. Caption in English and French.
From William Beattie's series of Danube views, illustrated with drawings taken on the spot by Bartlett about 1840.
Medium: Steel engraving.
Artist / after: William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854).
Engraver: Edward Paxman Brandard (1819-1898).
Date: c. 1840.
Source: W. Beattie, The Danube, its History, Scenery and Topography.
Dimensions: Image 4.9 x 7.2 in (12.4 x 18.3 cm).
Condition: Good. Paper somewhat toned and a few very light foxing spots in the margins.