IMAGE
Gordon Cumming, Constance Frederica, 1837-1924 :Nasovu, Isle of Ovalau, Fiji, May 24th, 1876.
- Date
- 1876
- By
- Gordon-Cumming, Constance Frederica, 1837-1924
- Reference
- C-024-015
- Description
Shows a coastal settlement in a bay on Fiji in 1876, with vegetation, buildings, village life.
A bonfire is burning on the beach, and people are involved in fishing. A British flag flies on a pole near a jetty, and several dwellings and buildings arranged along the shore, amongst tropical palms and other vegetation, which extends up the steep hill behind the settlement. The sea extends into the distance at the right.
Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [after title]: Vivat regina
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour on paper, mounted on board, 383 x 564 mm.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Watercolour on paper, mounted on board, 383 x 564 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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Gordon-Cumming, Constance Frederica, 1837-1924. Gordon Cumming, Constance Frederica, 1837-1924 :Nasovu, Isle of Ovalau, Fiji, May 24th, 1876.. Ref: C-024-015. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22734659More information can be found in our terms of use.