‘Cape Blowmedown [Blomidon], Nova Scotia’

 

 

Title: ‘Cape Blowmedown [Blomidon], Nova Scotia’

Creator: Possibly William Bruce Almon (1787-1840)

Description: The drawing, which was presented to the Society by Almon on 1 June 1810, shows one of the headlands of the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada, which unlike the surrounding basaltic area is comprised of sandstone.

From a series of the earliest drawings, paintings and prints given to the Society which were collected together in a volume entitled ‘Drawings I’.

Date: [c.1809-1810]

Format: Watercolour on paper

Archive reference: LDGSL/400/54

Image reference: 05-92

Recommended print size: Up to A4 (30 x 20cm)

Caroline Lam: