Glen Co [Glencoe]

Category

Library Item

Item no

14985

Title

Glen Co [Glencoe]

Description

A gushing waterfall is glimpsed through the steep hillsides between mountains. A narrow path curves around the edge of the hillside on the other side of the ravine and two figures are visible walking along it. There are several small trees scattered across the rocky landscape.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1815

Size

29 x 42 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Glencoe or 'narrow vale' has been visited by many travellers through history. We can see the road from Ballachulish pier to Kemphouse Inn, along which they would journey keeping the most dramatic peaks and the River Coe to their right.

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Landscape > Land > Hills

Landscape > Water > Waterfalls

People > Adults > Men

Places > Scotland > Inverness-shire

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Plants > Trees > Trees

Transport > Infrastructure > Walkways

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