[Unidentified maritime scene, probably in Red Sea]
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- [Unidentified maritime scene, probably in Red Sea]
- Date:
- 1850/1850
- Description:
- Abstract: Genre/Subject MatterPencil sketch on paper.The sketch shows a maritime / topographical view of a coastal region, presumably along the Red Sea or Arabian coastline.The view was sketched from on board ship and shows two dhows and one smaller craft sailing from right to left across the scene. In the background a coastal hill is in shadow while further hills in the distant background are briefly indicated.InscriptionsRecto, in pencil:Right edge: ‘130’Temporal contextThis sketch is part of a series of six drawings over consecutive days, 11–13 November 1850, during the journey between Aden and the Red Sea.Physical description: Dimensions:165 x 271 mm [landscape]Format:Pencil sketch on paper, pasted into volumeCondition:The sketch is in good condition with only minor surface residue throughout. Several areas of spot foxing appears along the left edge, while one area of spot foxing is apparent near the right edge.Foliation:On paper: ‘130’On mounting paper ‘27’
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Drawing
- Type (Narrower):
- Drawings
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Subject:
- Bombay Civil Service
- Geographic region:
- Red Sea
South Africa - Rights:
- المُلكية العامة
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023482667.0x000005_ar
81055/vdc_100023482667.0x000005_en
Mss Eur G/45/8, f 27
Mss Eur G/45/8, f 27