Monday, July 5, 2010

Thana Fort on the Island of Salsette seen from the mainland. European figures in the foreground Artist: Heen, A. van der (fl. 1782) Medium: Watercolour Date: 1782

Thana Fort on the Island of Salsette seen from the mainland. European figures in the foreground

Wash drawing by A. van der Heen (fl. 1782) of Thana Fort on the Island of Salsette, near Bombay in Maharashtra, seen from the mainland with European figures in the foreground, dated 1782. The image is inscribed on the back in ink:' Thanah Fort on the Island of Salsett taken from the Contenent. A. van der Heen delt ad Vivum, 1782.'

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