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Four watercolours of the Giant's Causeway region

John Nixon, Andrew Nicholl, late 18th–mid 19th century

1) Andrew Nicholl 'Carrick-a-rede, Co. Antrim', n/d; 2) John Nixon 'The Giant's Causeway', 1790; 3) Andrew Nicholl ' Pleaskin Head, Co. Antrim', n/d; 4) Andrew Nicholl 'Giant's Eye, Causeway Head', 1859. Illustrate the landscapes of and visitors to the Giant's Causeway region in the mid-1800s. Purchased by the Art Fund with the assistance of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

Four watercolours of the Giant's Causeway region, late 18th–mid 19th century

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Pencil & watercolour & ink

Dimensions

1) 32.5 x 42.5 cm; 2) 19.4 x 31.5 cm; 3) 40.6 x 66 cm; 4) 17.5 x 26.3 cm

Grant

13078

Total cost

16348

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