Château de Ross, Killarney

Artist(s): William Henry Bartlett (Draughtsman), Charles Cousen (Engraver)

View of Ross Castle on the lakeshore near Killarney. A ruined towerhouse silhouetted against the sky to the left, with adjacent wall and other ruined structures. A calm lake with sailing boats, one ressembling a barge, and two rowing boats with awnings and passengers. Two figures with broad-brimmed hats on the foreshore. Wooded landscape to either side of the lake the lake. Backdrop of mountains rising above clouds to the right.

Inscribed in Image

  • Signature – W.H. Bartlett / C. Cousen.
  • Caption outside of boundaries of image – Château de Ross, Killarney.
  • Text outside of boundaries of image – Irlande au XIX<sup>e</sup> siècle.

Image Details

Genre Landscape
Technique Engravings
Subject(s) Architecture, Nature, Rural life, Transportation
Geographical Location
  • Kerry – County
  • Munster – Province
  • Ross Castle – Castle
Keyword(s) Boats, Buildings, Castles, Hats, Headgear, Lakes & ponds, Men, Mountains, Passengers, People, Towers, Trees, Windows
Colour Monochrome
Published / created 1845

Bibliographical Details

Travel Account L'Irlande au dix-neuvième siècle
Contributor(s)
Print or manuscript Print
Location of image in copy between pp. 82 and 83
Source copy Private collection. Contact <em>Ireland Illustrated</em>.
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Rights Private Collection. Contact Ireland Illustrated.