‘Jibel el Teer – Red Sea. 13 Novr 1850’
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- ‘Jibel el Teer – Red Sea. 13 Novr 1850’
- Contributor:
- Augustus Fortunatus Bellasis (artist)
- Date:
- 1850/1850
- Description:
- Genre/Subject MatterPencil sketch on paper.The sketch shows a maritime / topographical view of Jibel el Teer (Jabal al-Tair Island), a roughly oval-shaped volcanic island northwest of the Bab el-Mandab strait in the Red Sea.Two raised peaks are illustrated at the centre of the island, while the right of the island a curved cliff face appears to drop towards the sea.InscriptionsRecto, in pencil:Right edge: ‘137’Upper right corner: ‘Jibel el Teer – Red Sea. 13 Novr 1850’ ‘Lat: 15º 32’ N. Long: 41º55’ E.’Upper centre: ‘extinct Volcano’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.1 drawing on paper, pasted into volumeDimensions:165 x 280 mm [landscape]Format:Pencil sketch on paper, pasted into volumeCondition:The sketch is in good condition with surface residue throughout.Foliation:On paper: ‘137’On mounting paper ‘34’
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Drawing
- Type (Narrower):
- Drawings
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Geographic region:
- Red Sea
South Africa - Extent:
- 1 drawing on paper, pasted into volume
- Rights:
- Public Domain
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100023482667.0x000001_ar
81055/vdc_100023482667.0x000001_en
Mss Eur G45/8, f 34 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers