Engraving of Friars Carse, Dumfrieshire, by J.Grieg
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8223
- Date
- 1 March 1805
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Greig, J
- Object number
- 3.8223
- Date
- 1 March 1805
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Greig, J
Description
Engraving of Friars Carse, Dumfrieshire, the residence of D.r Smith, Shows house exterior with figures and sheep in foreground. Drawn and engraved by J Greig J Storer & J Greig Chapel Street Pentonville.
Dr Smith is associated to Burns through his restoration of the Hermitage, a secluded writing den used by Burns during his time at Ellisland. The previous owner was Captain Robert Riddell, who died in 1794, two years before Burns.
During Burns' life time, Captain Riddell of Glenriddell had built a small summer house, called the 'Hermitage' in the Crow Wood, a secluded part of the estate, just a few fields away from Ellisland. The building was constructed in the mode of a medieval anchorites cell. Burns often used the building in this idyllic setting for writing poetry, having been given the key to the gate. He and Riddell are reported to have also used it as a drinking den.
Part of 'Engravings from Views in North Britain Illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns.'
Part of 'Engravings from Views in North Britain Illustrative of the Works of Robert Burns.'
Object information
Category
Measurements
- 220mm x 190mm
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