logoIllustrating Scott

Record Number: SSR0008

Related Work: Abbot, The

Illustration Title/Caption: Lochleven Castle (second view) / Abbot Vol. 2, p. 287

Keyword(s): Loch Leven Castle - Boats - Lakes - Castles & Fortresses

Artist: George Cattermole

Engraver: James Charles Armytage

Work Type: steel engraving

Size(cm): 9.7 x 13.4

Date: 1835

Source Text: Leitch Ritchie, Scott and Scotland (London: Longman, 1835)

Position in Source Text: facing p. 214

Location of Copy: EUL, Corson E.RIT.3874

Image File Name: 0007382d.jpg


Notes: Depicts the escape of Mary in a rowing boat across Loch Leven, with splashes in the loch indicating shots from the distant Castle [Ch. 35]. Title/caption reference relates to Magnum Opus edition. Reproduced in H. I. and A. Stevens, 'Scott and Scotland' (London, 1845), facing p. 61, with caption 'Escape of Mary'.

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