Rushen Abbey
Date made: 19th century
Artist: unknown artist
Description: "Rushen Abbey, with the adjoining lands, is now the property of the Deemster. Every vestige of its interior magnificence has disappeared; but the ruins of this venerable monastery still retain an air of gloomy grandeur." (David Robertson, A Tour Through The Isle of Man, 1794, M 01360)
Album of watercolour sketches. The artist is thought to be associated with the Gibb family of the Grove, Ramsey.
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Measurements: overall: 20 x 16 cm
Materials: watercolour on paper
Object name: watercolour sketch
Collection: Art Collection
ID number: 1976-1932/28