‘Coast of Arabia' showing Jibbul Hadwareeah and Zerboot. From a Sketch by Dr. Mackell
Date:
1825/1825
Description:
Distinctive Features:Watercolour, pen and ink and pencil on paper.The view drawn by Lieutenant Michael Houghton from a sketch by Dr A. Mackell showing three sequential topographical views of the coastal region between ‘Jibbul Hadwareeah’ and ‘Zerboot’ [east of present-day Al Ruwais, United Arab Emirates].The views were sketched from on board ship and show the landmarks inscribed: ‘Jibbul Hadwareeah S 31° W. ½ miles dist[an]t’ and ‘Zerboot S 56° W. dist[an]t 14 ½ miles’.1 watercolour viewMaterials: Pen and ink with wash on paperDimensions: 60 x 590 mm or smaller