Description
Additional Makers: Publisher - DesBarres, J. F.W. The Atlantic Neptune
Former frame (with mount and caption) stored separately. Accs. JRR 2162, 2157, 2151 & 2150 (t. to b.) form one sheet (525 x 671; trimmed within plate-mark; watermark of J. bates on Acc. JRR 2157). Published in DesBarres' 'The Atlantic Neptune'. Another impression, not coloured or cut apart, Acc. X 76-66. Richard L. Raymond, 'J.F.W. DesBarres…', 1982, no. 18 (Stevens 48).
Inscribed in the plate, below view: Chebucto Head, bearing North 6o East, distant 2 Miles. [key:] A. Sambro Light-house. B. Halifax harbor
Medium: Etching and aquatint and watercolour on laid paper
Image Licence
Public Domain
Image Credit
Courtesy of Toronto Public Library.
Location
Chebucto Head, Nova Scotia, Canada
Country
Canada
Medium
Print
Tags
Category
Landscapes & Seascapes
