General
General
Object Auto ID
83158
Alternate Codes
159748
Common Name
Sepia watercolour
Classified Name
Local Name
The Beach, Hoots [Hout] Bay - fishing
Quantity
1.00
Object Description
The Parliament Collection:
Monotone watercolour view looking across the bay to Chapman's Peak from the corner of the beach nearest to the mountain road. Several fishing boats are coming in; a covered horse-drawn cart and men on horseback waiting for the catch. |In the background on the mountain slope is the military fort.
Provenance
Purchased 1941 - see notes
Description
Description
Technique Types
Distinguishing Features
Hout Bay. Chapman's Peak. Mountains. Fishing Wagons fort
Inscriptions
No inscription on work.
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Dimension Comments
Black wood with gold trim; Visible image 200 x 320 mm
History
History
Object Age Comment
1838?
Maker Comment
WEBB SMITH, Christopher, 1793-1871
User Comment
1. New Houses of Parliament, Room no E.135 2. Secretary to the National Assembly's suite EG 33
Collector Comment
Watercolour on paper
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