1797 antique print a copper plate engraving of Clare Abbey, County Clare, Ireland. The abbey is said to have been founded in 1189.
The engraving is dated as printed by M Hooper in Holborn, London in 1794 , however this work was not actually published until 1797. The engraver is listed as E W Thomson.
The engraving is in an impressed area size of 8 by 6 inches with the engraving measuring 7 inches by 5 inches. The overall paper size is 12 1/2 by 9 inches.
The engraving is in good condition, there is age related foxing and toning mainly on the paper, please see pictures.