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Treasure 68: Select Views of Edinburgh, from original paintings by Lieutenant Colonel Batty, 1831
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Treasure 68: Select Views of Edinburgh, from original paintings by Lieutenant Colonel Batty, 1831

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Treasure 68: Select Views of Edinburgh, from original paintings by Lieutenant Colonel Batty, 1831
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Treasure 68: Select Views of Edinburgh, from original paintings by Lieutenant Colonel Batty, 1831
To coincide with the Edinburgh International Festival, we are showcasing our collection of engravings and etchings of the city by early Victorian artists.

The engravings are extracted from Select views of some of the principal cities of Europe. From Original paintings by Lieutenant Colonel Batty which was published in January 1831 by Moon, Boys and Graves, known as the "printsellers [sic] to the King" and initially sold for £7.

Robert Batty (1789-1848) was an army officer and an artist who recorded and illustrated his many experiences of active service. Select Views are compiled of etchings and notes from his time spent serving abroad in cities such as Gibraltar, Lisbon, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Brussels and Antwerp. In total, seven plates of Edinburgh were presented in the volume. Each plate is accompanied by a descriptive text published both in English and in French.

Many local and London-based artists contributed to the volume including Edward Goodall (1795-1870), W.R. Smith (active 1826-1852), George Cooke (1781-1834), and William John Cooke (ca. 1796-1865). The plates portray Edinburgh from different viewpoints with many featuring the city's iconic castle and skyline.

The collection depicts Scotland's capital through the eyes of 19th Century artists, residents and visitors to the city of Edinburgh and reflects the artistic style and techniques of Victorian Britain.


Find out more about the Victorian artists behind the engravings in the Treasures from our Collections interactive exhibition on our touchscreens.
Engravings
TR10_20
Edinburgh
Aberdeen Local Studies
Yes
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