This atmospheric steel engraving offers a sweeping view of Loch Etive, as seen from near Taynuilt, with the striking backdrop of Ben Awe (Benawe) rising in the distance. The tranquil waters of the loch stretch out beneath cloud-kissed mountains, dotted with sailing boats that animate the otherwise serene expanse. The foreground presents a vivid scene of rural life in early 19th-century Scotland: carts laden with timber, groups of villagers in traditional dress, and animals traversing a rugged path. A thatched cottage to the left adds a touch of domestic charm, while cultivated land and distant settlements on the loch’s shore hint at the region’s agricultural rhythm. Thomas Allom’s keen eye for landscape and human interaction is sensitively rendered by Edward Finden’s engraving, balancing grandeur and intimacy. The print exemplifies the Romantic era’s appreciation for Scotland’s dramatic topography and the enduring harmony between its people and landscape, as published in Virtue’s renowned topographical series.

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