Description
Balmoral Castle – 19th-Century Engraving – After Carse,Engraved by W. French – Published by A.H. Payne
A finely detailed 19th-century steel engraving of BalmoralCastle in Scotland, drawn by Australian painter James Howe Carse (1819-1900)and engraved by British engraver William French (1815-1898). The compositionshows the castle set against wooded hills, with riders on horseback, huntingdogs, and figures in the foreground.
The caption beneath the image reads: Schloss Balmoral. The print was issued by A.H. Payne, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin & Wien,one of the most important publishers of engraved views in mid-19th centuryEurope. A violet collector’s stamp ( S. Steiner, Stuttgart ) is present atthe lower margin. The impression is in good condition with wide margins. The paper shows foxing,age-related toning, and minor handling wear.
Print Details • Image Size: 8 × 5.25 in • Sheet Size: 11 × 8 in • Artist: Carse (pinxit / drawn) • Engraver: W. French (sculpsit / engraved) • Publisher: A.H. Payne, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin & Wien • Paper: Wove paper • Condition: good – strong impression; foxing and age-related toning; edgewear; unframed
Inscriptions • Schloss Balmoral (caption) • Carse pinx. (artist’s name, lower left) • W. French sc. (engraver’s signature, lower right) • Druck u. Verlag v. A.H. Payne, Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin & Wien (publisher’s imprint) • Collector’s stamp: S. Steiner, Stuttgart
Disclaimer: I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracy and authenticity ofthis print to the best of my ability. However, it is sold as is, with noguarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historical attribution.
