James Howard Burgess
, Irish, 1817-1890
Title
A Shipwreck off the Causeway Coast, County AntrimDate1866
MediumWatercolour on paper
Dimensions
59.8 x 83.4 cm
Signedlower left (in watercolour): J Howard Burgess 1866
Credit LinePresented, Revd J.R. McKee, 1922
Object numberNGI.6338
DescriptionBelfast artist James Howard Burgess is best known for his landscapes, both accurate topographical views and unapologetically romantic scenes. This fresh watercolour gives a sense of the awesome quality of the famous natural feature known as 'The Giant's Causeway' which was created by an ancient volcanic eruption.