Lithograph, partly coloured
Acc.no: PEZPH : 1989.123
Identification
Item: View of the celebrated Logan Rock with the machinery erected for the purpose of replacing it.
Description: On the 8th April 1824, Lieutenant Goldsmith and the crew of the local revenue cutter dislodged the Logan Rock and, following public outcry, were forced to replace it in its original position, at their own expense! It was necessary for them to construct gantries and a complex system of pulleys to put the stone back in position. This is one of a series of six etchings depicting the events. Drawn by J Tonkin and published by John Pope Vibert.
Description
Height: 270 mm
Width: 405 mm
Material: Ink
Production
Date: 16.9.1824
Person: Tonkin, J
Category: Fine Art
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