Finden, Bartlett engraving. View of Holyhead, Anglesea, Wales c1844

by Bartlett, William

Peaceful view in North Wales, Holyhead engraved for Finden circa 1842.

Beautiful original coast engraving by one of the finest English topographical artists and engravers James Charles Armytage (1802-1897), from an illustration drawn on the spot by William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854), for "The Ports, Harbours, Watering-Places and Coast Scenery of Great Britain" by William Finden (1787-1852) and Edward Finden (1791-1857). London: Published for the Proprietors by George Virtue circa 1842. Bartlett was one of the foremost illustrators of topography of his generation. This lovely antique print has later fine hand-colour.

This engraving has full margins of over 4cm or 1.5 inches all round. Image size approx. 120 x 185mm (5 x 7.25 inches). Page size is approximately 210 x 275mm.