Artist: William Leighton Leitch (British, 1804-1883), after.
Engraver: John Cousen (British, 1804-1880).
Title: The Town and Castle of Heidelberg, Rhine.
Inscriptions: Lettered below the image: "Drawn by W.L. Leitch", "Engraved by J. Cousen", and "The Town and Castle of Heidelberg, Rhine".
Dimensions: Image: 5" x 7 3/8". Frame 13 5/8" x 15".
Date: 1825-1880 (circa).
Materials and Techniques: Etching and engraving on paper.
Mat and Frame: Framed in a classic black wooden frame. Professionally matted.
Condition: Not examined out of frame. Minor signs of aging consistent with a 19th-century print. Light foxing and faint toning are present on the surrounding mat board, mostly along the left and lower margins. The print itself remains well-preserved. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Museums, Libraries and Auctions: The British Museum 1949,0203.183.
Art Movements, Periods and Schools: British School XIX C.
Acknowledgement: This entry incorporates text from online sourses and the catalog entry of a similar item in the British Museum collection.