Title
East Prospect of the ISLAND of GUERNSEY.
Creator
Bastide, John Henry, approximately 1700-1770, artist.
Publication details
[before 1740]
Physical details
1 drawing : pen and black ink with monochrome wash ; sheet 30 x 64.5 cm
Description
Figures on rocks in the foreground looking out over boats on the water towards Guernsey. Key reads: 1. St Martin's Point; 2. Saumarez ; 3. St Martin's Church; 4. Castle Cornet; 5. St Peter's Port & Town; 6. Mill of Livreuse; 7. Church of the Vale; 8. Old Castle of the Vale; 9. Island of Jethou. Inscribed with title and key in black ink along lower edge.
Place
Guernsey
Additional information
Bastide was in Jersey and Guernsey between 1726 to 1739 and was appointed chief engineer at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia in 1740.
Shelfmark
Maps K.Top.55.60.b.