Engravings

Many of the views that were photographed from 1840 onwards had been the subject of earlier drawings, paintings and engravings.

In some cases there has been very little change in the scene from the time of the early engraving until now.

Please click below to see a selection of engravings.

Engraving in 'Modern Athens'  -  Calton Hill and North Bridge ©

Modern Athens

published in 1829

Engragving  -  A view from Calton Hill, with links to other engravings ©

Modern Athens - with key

A view from Calton Hill with links to other engravings.

Engravings  -  Around Edinburgh ©

Old & New Edinburgh

published around 1890.

Engravings  -  Portraits ©

Other Engravings

Most of these engravings have been published in books; some were published individually.

 

 

Engravers and Engraving

Books

Modern Athens - 1829

Old & New Edinburgh - 1890

Other engravings

Early engravers

More recent engravers

Engravings and Engravers

Engravings - index

Processes

Engravings

Etchers etc

Photographers

A selection of  Engravings

 

 

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