Antique 1832 Thomas Allom Engraving/Etching Print - 'Inverary Castle'

Thomas Allom was a 19th century architect who made his name designing some of the most beautiful and influential buildings of the 1800s. Born in 1804, he was apprenticed to a famous architect for almost 7 years before striking out on his own. He attended Royal Academy school and, upon graduation, his designs and illustrations were included in several exhibitions, where they garnered a great deal of interest. He went on to design some beautiful buildings, such as Neo-classical buildings, such as Hull Trinity House (1839), extensions to Hull Royal Infirmary (1840) and Great Thornton Street Church (1843); he also designed the expansion of the Brownlow Hill workhouse in Liverpool (1842-1843). Although he was a well-respected and accomplished architect, he is mainly known for his topographical illustrations. Throughout the 1820s, he travelled extensively throughout the UK and mainland Europe, providing beautiful illustrations for several publications. It is from this period that this print hails.
Inverary Castle (spelled Inveraray, today) is located in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne, Scotland’s longest sea loch. It replaced a castle that was already there, when construction started in 1743. When completed, it was one of the first examples of Gothic Revival architecture. It never held any Royal members, nor was it of any strategic importance, but it was a beautiful piece of building. It still exists today and is open to the public. In 2012, Downton Abbey filmed their Christmas Special there and it continues to be a beautifully-preserved piece of late-18th century architecture.

The print is in pretty good shape. The printing of the title and creators is clear and the details in the print are beautiful and unblemished.

It is a beautiful piece and would make a wonderful addition to any antique print collection.

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