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Caption:

Drogheda

Artist:

Petrie, George

Materials:

Paper (fiber material), Ink

Techniques:

Engraving

Engraver:

Miller, William

Author:

Petrie, George

Title of Publication:

Ten views of picturesque scenery in the north and north-west of Ireland

Publisher:

W. Curry, Jun. and Co.

Publication place:

Dublin

Publication date:

1830

Note on artwork:

The image depicts the view from the south side of Drogheda town, showing part of the bridge, quay and a busy main street.

References:

ONDB online, DIB online, Grove Art online, Strickland. Neither of the first two is accurate in all details. P. Murray, George Petrie (1790-1866): the rediscovery of Ireland's past, Kinsale, 2004.