‘Jibel Jan – 13 Novr 1850.’
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- ‘Jibel Jan – 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 Jan, which is likely to refer to Djebel Jan on the coast of latter-day Djibouti.The view was sketched from on board ship and shows a series of flat-topped islands leading away from the coastline on the right of the horizon.InscriptionsRecto, in pencil:Right edge: ‘135’Lower left corner: ‘Jibel Jan – 13 Novr 1850.’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:162 x 270 mm [landscape]Format:Pencil sketch on paper, pasted into volumeCondition:The sketch is in good condition with scuffing in the upper right as well as some dark spot staining throughout and a purple stain in the lower left corner.Foliation:On paper: ‘135’On mounting paper ‘32’
- 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_100023482667.0x000002_ar
81055/vdc_100023482667.0x000002_en
Mss Eur G45/8, f 32 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers