Inventarnummer
2001.123
Titel
VIEW OF POINT CARLTON,...
Hersteller
Beschreibung
Watercolour showing two ships in foreground on an expanse of sea with a coast line showing scattered buildings and a forested area. There is a large area of sky with birds in the background. anchored off a headland which has buildings and a flagpole. The text panel underneath the picture reads: 'View of Point Carlton near Shelbourne Nova Scotia taken on the spot in 1785 by Captain William Booth Royal Engineers when on board the Brig "Maria". On a Tour of inspection in company with Liet General Campbell, Captain Addingbrooke and Captain Hugh Hay Gordon Aides de Camp. Presented to the R.E. Intstitue by Captain H Wills Lane of the 2nd Gloucester Engineer Volunteers.' The whole image and text is mounted on card.
Datum
1785 - 1785
Format
- Height: mount 430 mm
- Width: 646 mm