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Ben Venue - The Scenery Of The Grampians
Ben Venue - The Scenery Of The Grampians

Ben Venue - The Scenery Of The Grampians

Artist (Durham, England, 1788 - 1833)
Date1898
Mediumcoloured aquatint on paper
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsOverall: Height: 36 cm, Width: 53.5 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1960 with assistance from the Art Gallery Fund.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011742
Keywords
About MeThe rocky masses in the centre are the Trosachs, and the conical summit on the right is called Binean or Ben An. Ben Venue is reputed to be 'an abode of supernatural beings and the favourite haunt of evil spirits.'