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Title

HMS Inconstant.

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Item (linked) part of

Art Album of Mary Louisa Lambton (1837-1839) (R977-18-8-E)

Date(s)

5 November 1838

Place

Gulf of St. Lawrence River

Place of creation

Québec (Province)

Extent

1 drawing: pencil on wove paper; 15.5x21.5 cm (image); 26x36 cm (folio)

Language of material

English

Scope and content

A rapid sketch of a genre scene / marine scene depicting a view towards the bow of HMS INCONSTANT. The composition is dominated by a mast with rigging and square-rigged sails set to the mast from a yard. At the left is a partial view of a ship's boat on the deck. Extending from the bow is the bowsprit. There are several figures standing on deck with their backs to the viewer. All are wearing broad-brimmed hats with flat crowns.

Conditions of access

Graphic (art)

99: Closed pending processing

Volume
16

99: Closed pending processing

Archival reference no.

R977-93-0-E

Terms of use

Credit: Library and Archives Canada, James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, and family fonds (R977). Copyright: expired/périmé.

Additional name(s)

Artist: Mary Louisa Lambton Bruce, Countess of Elgin and Kinkardine.

Additional information

Physical description note

Album of Mary Louisa Lambton, page 69.

Signatures and inscriptions

Inscription: signature (MLL) and date on the artwork; title written on the album page. Pencil frame drawn with a straight edge.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

3994630