General
General
Object Auto ID
66339
Alternate Codes
159091
Common Name
Engraving
Classified Name
Engraving
Local Name
Shipwreck at the Cape of Good Hope; Wolraad Woltemade at the wreck of the Jonge Thomas [1773]
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The Parliament Collection:
Dramatic scene with sinking ship with keel and masts visible. A powerful bare-backed man on his horse carrying a survivor. Male nude male figures to the right. Irregular border.

Provenance

Mendelssohn Bequest 1922

Description
Technique Types
Engraving
Distinguishing Features

Shipwrecks Table Bay Jonge Thomas ship Wolraad Woltemade 1773

Inscriptions
b.l. Romney R.A. Pinx (?); b.c. Publishd by Burney & Gold April 30 1800; b.r T.Medland Sculp.; b.c. title Shipwrecked at the Cape of Good Hope.
Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
Unframed and mounted; Paper size 153 x 240 mm
History
Object Age Comment
1800
Maker Comment
MEDLAND Thomas -1833 engr. Romney George 1734-1802 - artist of original
Production Place
London
Collector Comment
Engraving
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