Two views of the Red Sea coastline by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Holding institution:
- British Library. India Office Records and Private Papers
- Data provider:
- Qatar National Library
- Title:
- Two views of the Red Sea coastline by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835)
- Contributor:
- Thomas Elwon (artist)
- Date:
- 1829/1834
- Description:
- Genre/Subject Matter:These two topographical views of the coastline along the Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship.On the recto is a relatively detailed view of a marshy coastline, with mountains in the background. Several boats at sail and a stand of trees are the central features of the view.Beneath the image an inscription compares the location shown in this view with another; neither location can be determined with accuracy.On the verso a very narrow and incomplete topographical view of mountainous land appears above a partial inscription.Inscriptions:Recto:Upper left, in pencil: [illegible]Below drawing, in pencil: ‘The appearance of the land at Shaik Barood [?] is nearly the same as at Gheekye [?]’Verso:Lower left corner, in pencil: ‘WD3530’Lower right, in pencil: ‘Appearance of the land […]’2 partial pencil drawings on paperDimensions:73 x 213 mmMaterials:Pencil on paperCondition:Heavy surface dirt coats the recto and verso. The paper is torn at all edges, however, repair work has stabilised the sheet.
- Language:
- English
- Type:
- Drawing
- Type (Narrower):
- Drawings
- Type (Broader):
- Image
- Extent:
- 2 partial pencil drawings on paper
- Rights:
- Public Domain
- Identifier:
- 81055/vdc_100025687404.0x000003_ar
81055/vdc_100025687404.0x000003_en
WD3530 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers