Fine Art Print : Entrance to the Great Cairn, Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo
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Entrance to the Great Cairn, Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo
Entrance to the Great Cairn, Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo - with a pickaxe at the door for scale. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Sligo: Carrowkeel). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14356126
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Cairn Carrowkeel Pickaxe Scale Sligo
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into the mystical world of ancient Ireland with our Fine Art Print of the Entrance to the Great Cairn at Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo. Captured in the early 1900s, this evocative image transports you to a time when the veil between the past and present seemed thinner. The intricately carved entrance, complete with a pickaxe for scale, invites you to explore the wonders of this historic site. Our Fine Art Prints are produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the magic of Ireland right into your home or office. Add a touch of history and enchantment to your space with this stunning, rights-managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the entrance to the Great Cairn, a Neolithic tomb located at Carrowkeel in County Sligo, Republic of Ireland. Dating back to around 3500-3000 BC, this tomb is one of the most famous and best-preserved megalithic sites in Ireland. The Great Cairn is a passage tomb, with a narrow entrance leading to a central chamber surrounded by burial niches. The image showcases the entrance to the tomb, framed by two large boulders, with a pickaxe placed at the door for scale. The pickaxe, an implement commonly used for quarrying and construction, offers a sense of the passage of time and the many hands that have touched this ancient site over the centuries. The rough, textured surface of the boulders and the mossy growths add to the sense of age and mystery. The Great Cairn is situated on a hilltop, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding countryside. The site is believed to have been used for religious and burial purposes, and it is thought that the alignment of the tomb with the solstices may have held significance for the ancient people who built it. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, offers a rare glimpse into the past and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of County Sligo and Ireland as a whole. The Great Cairn continues to be a popular tourist destination and a source of fascination for scholars and visitors alike.
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