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1. WD2206-2208

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2206-2208
Title:
SKYNNER, W.A. (fl. 1776) Nothing is known of Skynner, but the nautical accuracy of his drawings would suggest that he was a naval officer. ----------- ...
Scope & Content:
SKYNNER, W.A. (fl. 1776) Nothing is known of Skynner, but the nautical accuracy of his drawings would suggest that he was a naval officer. --------------------- WD2206-2208 3 drawings. Presented in the early years of the 19th century together with 7 engravings of S. India and Sir H. Barker, ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1776-1776
Extent:
3 items

2. WD2208

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2208
Title:
The Cape Verde Islands; Fogo with Brava and St Iago in the distance. Artist(s): Skynner, W.A. (fl. 1776)
Scope & Content:
The Cape Verde Islands; Fogo with Brava and St. Iago in the distance. 1776. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Island of Fogo 4 Leags. A. St Iago. B. Bravo. W.A’. ‘Skynner 1776’; on back in red ink:’ 8.’ Pencil and wash; 8.75 by 14.75 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1776
Extent:
1 Item

3. WD2206

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2206
Title:
The Company's armed grab off Bombay with a ketch-yacht in the background. Artist(s): Skynner, W.A. (fl. 1776)
Scope & Content:
The Company's armed grab probably off Coloba with a ketch-yacht in the background. 1776. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘The Bombay Grab. W.A. Skynner 1776’; on back in red ink: ‘6’. Pen-and-ink and water-colour; 9.25 by 14.5 ins. Note: A grab was a coasting vessel with a long overhanging bow. ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1776
Extent:
1 Item

4. WD2207

Reference (shelfmark):
WD2207
Title:
View of the settlement, False Bay (S. Africa), with sailing ships in foreground. Artist(s): Skynner, W.A. (fl. 1776)
Scope & Content:
View of the settlement, False Bay (S. Africa), with sailing ships in foreground. 1776. Inscribed on front in ink: ‘A View of False Bay. W.A. Skynner’; on back in red ink: ‘7’. Pen-and-ink; 9.25 by 15.25 ins.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1776
Extent:
1 Item

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