Nelson interest: "Design for the Monument on Calton Hill Edinburgh"
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Of Nelson interest, this design after A. Nasmyth measures 19"x 9" and is inscribed below "To His Royal Highness George, Prince of Wales, This engraving of the Monument intended to be erected on the Calton Hill, Edinburgh in Memory of the Gallant Nelson is most humbly described by his most devoted servant the Authur A. Nasmyth." Aquatint by R. Scott.
Note: this design by Nasmyth was not used, judged to be too expensive.
Additional Information
10904 (AB-117538)
W: 9" (22.9 cm)H: 19" (48.3 cm)
19th Century
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
McTague of Harrogate was opened in 1981 by Paul McTague who has run the gallery since with help and advice from family members Melanie, Emma and Robert. From an early age Paul was brought up surrounded by pictures and artists. This sowed the seed of interest which has grown into his current...