Lanercost Priory 1780

print, etching, engraving

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

photo restoration

parchment

print

etching

old engraving style

historical photography

old-timey

england

19th century

engraving

"Lanercost Priory" is an etching by William Byrne, a prominent 18th-century printmaker, created in 1780. This detailed print depicts the ruins of Lanercost Priory, a former Augustinian monastery in Cumbria, England. The work showcases the artistry of etching with its skillful representation of the intricate stonework, the play of light and shadow, and the evocative sense of history. Byrne's meticulous portrayal of the ruins captures the grandeur and solemnity of this historic site.