Engraving of The Harbour Lighthouse Holyhead, William Daniell, 1814

The Harbour Lighthouse Holyhead engraving done by William Daniell

c. 1814

Hand-colored Engraving

This original hand-colored engraving was published by William Daniell in London in 1814. This piece details the coastline of The Harbour Lighthouse Holyhead. This engraving of the lighthouse  and its harbour. You can witness people in their boats, ships out at sea, and the lighthouse on the coastline. 

William Daniell. was born in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey He was an English landscape and marine painter and printmaker. He is known for his work in aquatint. He travelled along side his uncle Thomas Daniell. Together, they travelled throughout India. Their most notable artwork together is Oriental Scenery. Later in his life Daniell travelled the coastline of Britain painting watercolors for his book A Voyage Round Great Britain. His work was exhibited at the Royal Academy and the British Institution. Due to this, William Daniell was later appointed as a Royal Academician in 1822.

Condition: Overall the engraving is in good condition. Toning as expected due to age.  Mild foxing along the sides of the engraving. Minor acidic backboard along the bottom of the engraving, as well as creases. There is also adhesive residue on the top right corner. The engraving is also cut evenly along the top of the engraving. Overall paper is healthy and the colors are vibrant. 

Dimensions: 10" x 14"