Yale Center for British Art
Creator:
Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852
Title:
The last glimpse of Erin.
Alternate Title(s):
First line of song: Though the last glimpse of Erin with sorrow I see
Published / Created:
[Great Britain?] : [publisher not identified], [approximately 1850]
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustrations ; 19 x 16 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
M1739.2 .L378 1850 Box

Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:11677714
Classification:
Music (printed)
Notes:
Caption title.

The lyrics are from a poem by Thomas Moore. The melody is that of The Coolin, a traditional Irish air.

For voice and piano. The illustration at top depicts a group of travelers taking their last glimpse of Ireland, from the deck of a ship.
Subject Terms:
Popular music -- Ireland. | Ireland -- Songs and music.
Form/Genre:
Sheet music. | Printed ephemera. | Chromoxylographs -- 1850.