St. Bees Head, Bartlett engraving for Finden, c1840.

by Bartlett, William

Antique print of St Bees Head, Cumbria (Wales) c1841, finely engraved by W. Mossman after the sketch by W. H. Bartlett for Finden’s Views of the Ports and Harbours, Watering Places of Great Britain, by William and Edward Francis Finden. Published by Virtue & Company, London circa 1840.

This engraving has lovely details of sheep grazing in precarious positions on the cliffs, a  lighthouse atop the highest cliff,and sailing boats in the sea. With later fine hand-colour, this St. Bees Head antique print is in good condition, with approximate measurements of image, 122 x 180mm (4.3/4 x 7.1/8 inches), and page, 252 x 275mm (8.1/4 x 10.7/8 inches).