General
General
Object Auto ID
66570
Alternate Codes
159129
Common Name
Engraving
Classified Name
Engraving
Local Name
The Cape of Good Hope
Quantity
1.00
Object Description

The Parliament Collection:
Unrealistic Table Mountain with Devil's Peak and Signal Hill in front. The Castle is clearly visible. Many sailing ships and some rowing boats in the bay.

Provenance

Mendelssohn Bequest 1922

Description
Technique Types
Engraving
Distinguishing Features

Table Bay. Castle. Cape Town

Inscriptions
t.r. in border "London Mag, 1754". t.c. title "The Cape of Good Hope".
Measurement Type Unit Value
Dimension Comments
Unframed and mounted; Paper size 123 x 198 mm. Image size 98 x 185 mm.
History
Object Age Comment
1754
Maker Comment
ARTIST UNKNOWN
Collector Comment
Engraving
Date Retrieved Reference Types Citation
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