View of Hodedda [Al Hodeida] and a fort by Thomas Elwon (1793/4–1835) [‎1v] (2/2)

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Genre/Subject Matter:

These two topographical views of the coastline along the Red Sea coast are sketched from on board ship.

The upper image shows the town of Hodedda [Al Hodeida] from a distance of two miles. Although the sketch is incomplete, a number of details are visible: at right a large fortified structure stands alongside a minaret-like tower. Immediately left of centre another smaller fortified structure is visible set back off the shoreline, where several boats are indicated. At far left a further fortified structure is indicated.

The lower image shows a large fort from a nearer vantage point.

Inscriptions:

Recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. :

Above upper image, in pencil: ‘Town of Hoddeda distant 2 miles – High […]’

Above upper image at left, in pencil: North East N35E.

Above lower image at right, in pencil: ‘Fort and […]’

Verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. :

Lower left corner, in pencil: ‘WD3533’

Extent and format

2 topographical views on 1 sheet of paper

Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

305 x 205 mm

Materials:

Pencil on paper

Condition:

Surface dirt coats the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. and verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. . The paper is torn extensively at the right edge, as well as less severally at all other edges. However, repair work has stabilised the sheet.

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English in Latin script

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