Portsmouth dated 4 Aug 1885

Watercolour over pencil with touches of watercolour | 9.6 x 17.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980433.f

Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom (1844-1925)

Master: Queen Alexandra's Sketchbook 1884-89 Item: Portsmouth dated 4 Aug 1885

Description

A watercolour showing a view of Portsmouth from the Solent. The sea is shown in the foreground, with a steam ship on the water to the left. Sailing boats are shown behind to the right. Portsmouth is shown on the shore in the background.
Inscribed on RCIN 980433.e verso: Portsmouth on board Mirage Aug. 4th. 85.
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Creator(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Watercolour over pencil with touches of watercolour

pencil, watercolour, bodycolour (touches of)

Measurements

9.6 x 17.3 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Hampshire [England]
Portsmouth [Hampshire]
The Solent [England]
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vessels (marine)
Ships
Steamships
Boats
Sailing boats