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 Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship.On the recto is a detailed view of a large, fortified town, with mountains in the background. A long high wall separates the town from the sea, with various towers located along its length. At least one of these is a martello tower. Two towers, perhaps minarets, are visible left of centre and at right. There are no inscriptions indicating the location of the town.On the verso a less detailed and rather hurried sketch of the town of ‘El Cassar’ [?] takes up the right-hand side of the sheet.Inscriptions:Verso:Upper left corner, in pencil: ‘Town of El Caſsar/Cassar[?]’2 partial pencil drawings on paperDimensions:115 x 420 mmMaterials:Pencil on paperCondition:Heavy surface dirt coats the recto and verso. The paper is torn at all edges and especially along the central fold, 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_100025687404.0x000004_ar
81055/vdc_100025687404.0x000004_en
WD3531 - Is part of:
- British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers