Engraving of The Mumbles Lighthouse in Swansea Bay, William Daniell, 1814

The Mumbles Lighthouse in Swansea Bay 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 Mumbles Lighthouse in Swansea Bay. In this engraving you will notice ships sailing peacefully throughout the sea and people preparing to put their boats into the water. This engraving was hand-colored from the perspective of standing in the sands of the bay where you can see the lighthouse in the distance and the mountains far into the distance.  

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 very good condition. Toning as expected due to age.  Mild foxing along the sides of the engraving. Engraving is unevenly cut along the top. Creases at the bottom of the engraving. Overall paper is healthy and the colors are vibrant. 

Dimensions: 10" x 14"