Scottish Highlands, Waiting for the Boat ~ Antique Print

Beautiful, detailed steel engraving from the picture by Jacob Thompson.

All who have traveled through the Scottish Highlands must have been spectators of some such scene as is represented in this picture. On one side is the party of sportsmen with their attendants, keepers, game carriers, and others. Among these is the youth, mounted on a shooting pony, who has elevated his cap on a riding-whip for a signal to the ferryman, whose boat is seen coming from the opposite shore. The other group consists of an elderly Highlander, cottagers who have been gleaning, one girl whose basket of wares indicates marketing, some children and animals. Between the two groups is a gleaner standing at the edge of the lake, as if anxious for the speedy approach of the boat.

Printed on heavyweight ivory/cream stock. Reverse side is blank.

Title (printed below image): The Signal

Publication: The Art Journal

Publication Year: 1862

Publisher: London: Virtue & Co., Ltd.

Approximate Page Size (in inches): 12.75 x 9

Approximate Image Size (in inches): 10.5 x 6

Condition: Excellent.

Library blind stamp* in margin goes very slightly into image area, but does not detract from the beauty of this print.

*blind stamp: A colorless impression that is embossed on paper.