Dunbarton

Category

Library Item

Item no

15002

Title

Dunbarton

Description

View across rocks and a body of water towards the town of Dumbarton. A ship lies at anchor in the loch, while in the distance a church steeple rises above trees and numerous houses and buildings. Three conical shaped, and one thin industrial factory chimneys rise up behind the town, spewing forth smoke. Meanwhile, a collection of ships lie in the harbour, next to an ornate stone bridge which crosses the mouth of a river.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1815

Size

23 x 46 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

This view shows the main structures visible in Dumbarton at this time. These include the glass and chemical works, the bridge, and the parish church in the High Street. Dumbarton has a long history and interesting history including battles with the Picts and invasions by the Vikings. Of greatest significance was the supposed birth of St. Patrick in Dumbarton during the 4th Century. During the 1800s, Dumbarton became a centre for ship building and a major trading port.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Chimneys

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Landscape > Land > Hills

Landscape > Land > Rocks

Landscape > Water > Loch, lakes and ponds

Manufacturing Industry > Manufacturing facilities > Factories

Places > Scotland > Argyll and Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Plants > Trees > Trees

Religion > Religious facilities > Protestant churches

Transport > Infrastructure > Stone bridges

Transport > Water > Ships

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