Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) antique print "Llyn Idwal." in Wales". DATE PRINTED: 1874, from a plate first published in 1836 SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 14.5 x 12 cm, 5.75 x 4.75 inches (small) plus good margins. ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn by David Cox (1783-1859) and engraved by William Radclyffe. William Radclyffe (20 October 1783 – 29 December 1855) was an English engraver and painter. Born in Birmingham and self-educated, he was apprenticed to a letter engraver and studied drawing under Joseph Barber with his cousin John Pye. Both planned to move to London when their apprenticeships were complete in 1801, but Radclyffe remained in Birmingham for financial reasons and set up as an engraver and copperplate printer. PROVENANCE: A plate first published in 'Wanderings in South Wales, including the River Wye', by Thomas Roscoe Esq (1791-1871). Published 1836. Here from a slightly later welsh printing from 'Hanes y Brytaniaid a'r Cymry gan Gweirydd ap Rhys,', 1874. TYPE: Antique steel plate engraving printed on paper. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank. CONDITION: Good, suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Llyn Idwal is a small lake (approximately 800 m by 300 m, or 28 acres) that lies within Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia. It is named after Prince Idwal Foel, a grandson of Rhodri Mawr, one of the ancient Kings of Wales. Legend states that the king's unfortunate offspring was murdered by being drowned in the lake. In fact Idwal Foel died in battle against the Saxons in 942 and an alternate version claims that he was cremated beside the lake, as was the burial custom for Celtic nobility. A number of small streams flow into Llyn Idwal from around Cwm Idwal. One small river flows out and joins the Afon Ogwen river at Pont Pen-y-Benglog near Ogwen Cottage, immediately above the Rhaeadr Ogwen waterfall. Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 7.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2024-09-28T09:51:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.83 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Artist: David Cox
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Material: Engraving
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Year of Production: 1836
Subject: Topographical
Originality: Original - see definition below
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
