{"product_id":"3332","title":"1910s Kenilworth Castle Ruins England Vintage Art Postcard","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Vintage Postcard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWitness the evocative majesty of one of England's most historically significant fortresses with this beautiful artistic view of Kenilworth Castle. The scene captures the distinctive red sandstone ruins as viewed from the ramparts, with peaceful sheep grazing in the foreground. Once a formidable medieval stronghold, Kenilworth was famously transformed by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, into a lavish palace to entertain Queen Elizabeth I. This card beautifully illustrates the romantic architectural remains of both the Norman keep and the soaring Tudor windows, making it a perfect piece for anyone interested in British heritage or royal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Divided Back (c. 1912–1915)\u003cbr\u003eCity: Kenilworth\u003cbr\u003eState or Region: Warwickshire\u003cbr\u003eCountry: England\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Kenilworth Castle, Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth I, Tudor Architecture, English Heritage, Medieval Ruins, Salmon Series\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Uncirculated\u003cbr\u003ePostage: None\u003cbr\u003eAddress Side: divided back\u003cbr\u003eOrientation: Horizontal (Landscape)\u003cbr\u003eArtist \/ Photographer: W. W. Quatremain\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: J. Salmon Ltd., Sevenoaks, England\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: J. Salmon Ltd. (Salmon Series)\u003cbr\u003ePrint Type: Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis postcard is part of the renowned Salmon Series, identified by the specific series number *2124 found at the bottom center. Based on this low number in the J. Salmon Ltd. catalog and the specific \"Fish and Hook\" trade mark used on the reverse, the card can be narrowly dated to the early 1910s, specifically around 1912–1915. The artwork is an original watercolor drawing by William Wells Quatremain (1857–1930), a celebrated Warwickshire artist who specialized in capturing the historic landscapes and buildings of the English Midlands. Kenilworth Castle was a favorite subject for Quatremain, and his work here highlights the specific \"Leicester’s Building\" ruins, which were constructed for the visit of the Virgin Queen in 1575. This uncirculated card preserves the tranquil, pre-war appearance of the castle site before modern preservation efforts further stabilized the ruins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove it ♡\u003cbr\u003eGet it ☆\u003cbr\u003eGet Lucky 💋 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Lucky Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46760694841533,"sku":"3332 not on etsy","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/3332.jpg?v=1778427246","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/3332","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}