Oronsay, Hebrides, from a sketch by W. F. Skene

Category

Library Item

Item no

15042

Title

Oronsay, Hebrides, from a sketch by W. F. Skene

Description

View from within the ruins of the Oronsay Priory towards the large rounded-arch windows at the far end of the remains. A stone cross stands at the highest peak of the remains, while fallen masonry scatters the ground. The remains of what could be an altar stands in front of the large window, while a curved archway leads out of the area to the left.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1837

Size

18 x 27 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Item is dated July 1837.

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Architecture > Architectural features > Altars

Architecture > Architectural features > Arches

Places > Scotland > Argyll and Bute

Places > Scotland > Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Plants > Trees > Shrubs

Religion > Religious articles > Crosses

Religion > Religious communities > Monasteries

Religion > Religious facilities > Disrepair (places of worship)

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