The Laxey Wheel canvas print depicts an original painting by local North East artist Emily Ward. The artwork showcases the iconic wheel against a bright, calming blue sky, with pretty poppies in the foreground to complement the vibrant red of the wheel.
To view this canvas and many more canvas prints please viewCanvas Prints here
History of the Laxey Wheel in the Isle of Man
The Laxey Wheel, also called Lady Isabella, stands on the hillside overlooking Laxey village on the Isle of Man. It holds the title of being the biggest functioning waterwheel of its kind in existence, with its original structure still intact. Crafted by Robert Casement, this impressive wheel measures 72 feet and 6 inches in diameter and 6 feet wide, rotating at a steady pace of about three revolutions per minute.
In 1854, the water wheel was built to extract water from the Glen Mooar area of the Great Laxey Mines industrial complex. It was named Lady Isabella after the wife of Lieutenant Governor Charles Hope, who was governing the island at that period. The wheel was restored in 1989 and the Manx National Heritage now oversee the maintenance of the wheel as part of the Great Laxey Wheel & Mines Trail. An image of the wheel is now featured on the back of a bank note issued by the Isle of Man Government.
Canvas Prints
Each Canvas Print is hand finished by North East Artist Emily Ward. So although your canvas is actually a print no two prints are identical. Emily hand finishes the canvas prints by adding extra paint to the print.
Canvas Prints are available in two different formats, rectangle and square.
The canvas is mounted on a wooden frame. The wooden frame is approximately 2cm deep so will fit snugly against any wall.
Canvases are available in various sizes. Each size can be chosen above on the website.
All inks used for each canvas print are guaranteed not to fade.
All images are available as Framed Ceramic Tiles, Canvas Prints, Limited Edition Prints, Mini Prints, Tile with Easels, China Cups, Coasters, Fridge Magnets, Keyrings, Postcards and Greeting Cards.
