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Sketches of Scenery in Perthshire; Dunkeld

Printer: Robertson, JohnPrintmaker: Hill, David Octavius, RSA · 1802-1870Publisher: Hill, Thomas

Hill was only 19 when the first Part was issued. His Sketches of Scenery in Perthshire remains the most ambitious early publication using the medium of lithography in Scotland

The lithographs were originally issued in 6 Parts over a period from October 1821 until c.1823. Each Part comprised 5 prints hand stitched into a printed paper wrapper. This print was included in Part 1 which was published in October 1821





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  • Object data
    Date1821
    Accession2014.437.3
    TypePrint Lithograph
    MaterialsSupport paper
    Medium Lithograph
    Dimensions Maximum
    29.5cm x 46.8cm
    13.3cm x 32.5cm

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