Cronk Sumark, Lezayre
Date made: 1853
Artist: Dryden, Henry
Description: "From the top of Cronk Shammark you have the most beautiful view of the sea from Maughold head nearly to Peel, and of a fine extensive champaigne country. The village under it looks peculiarly beautiful." (John Feltham, A Tour through The Island of Mann in 1797 and 1798, M 09791)
Sir Henry Dryden, known as ‘the Antiquary,’ was an archaeologist who travelled throughout Britain and Europe in the nineteenth century. During his travels Dryden recorded buildings, historic sites and monuments, producing thousands of architectural and archaeological drawings. He visited the Isle of Man in 1853 and sketched several landmarks.
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Measurements: 21 cm x 32cm (sight)
Materials: watercolour on paper
Object name: painting
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1954-2724