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Caption:

Patrick Street

Artist:

Barton, Rose

Materials:

Paper (fiber material), Ink

Techniques:

Lithographic Reproduction

Engraver:

Photographic process

Author:

Gerrard, Frances

Title of Publication:

Picturesque Dublin: old and new

Publisher:

Hutchinson and Co.

Publication place:

London

Publication date:

1898

Curator Comment:

The illustrations created by Barton closely relate to the descriptive text by Frances A. Gerard.

Note on artwork:

Though reproduced in black white, the textural qualities of Barton's watercolour technique are clearly visible. The illustration depicts a bustling Patrick's Street in Dublin, with the spire of St. Patrick's Cathedral looming in the background. The area, known as The Liberties, was a principal market area in the city during the 19th century.

References:

Snoddy (2002), ODNB online, DIB online