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Chart of the harbour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c.1849 (pen, ink)
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Chart of the harbour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c.1849 (pen, ink)
7295643 Chart of the harbour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c.1849 (pen, ink) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 47.7x45.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe
Stored loosely at the front of the album. Items in album numbered PAI4673-PAI4716. (This item is apparently misplaced and probably already was on receipt in the Museum, since it should undoubtedly be in Fanshawe's Pacific album, PAI4604, with the related drawing of Rio de Janeiro, as follows.)This chart relates to Fanshawe's five-sheet panoramic drawing of Rio de Janeiro, PAI4608, and shows that his vantage point for it appears to have been near the Bateria de Nossa Senhora de Boa Viagem (or Fort de Boa Viagem) on the north side of Guanabara Bay, looking south-west towards Rio itself. Working clockwise from the bottom of the chart, the overlaid radial sectors correspond with each sheet of the drawing, left to right. The red lines represent the extreme limits of the view it shows. The natural harbour at Rio is one of the largest and most spectacular in the world and was always of interest to the Navy, especially in the 18th century when both Portugal and Spain were still jealously guarding their South American possessions. Those who called there were encouraged to report on it. By Fanshawe's time it was much better known, but still of professional interest and he clearly took the chance to exercise both his professional skills to make this personal chart - though perhaps copying to some degree - as much as his artistic talent to do the panorama. The pair, in nautical terms a chart and a 'profile', are what architecture would call a plan and an elevation.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning pen and ink print of the Chart of the harbour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe in 1849, captures the beauty and complexity of one of the world's most spectacular natural harbours. The detailed chart, stored at the National Maritime Museum in London, UK, showcases Fanshawe's professional skills as a naval officer and his artistic talent as a draftsman.
Fanshawe's panoramic drawing of Rio de Janeiro provides a unique perspective on this historic port city from near Fort de Boa Viagem on Guanabara Bay. The chart meticulously outlines each sector corresponding to different sheets of the drawing, highlighting the extreme limits of the view it shows.
During Fanshawe's time in the 19th century, Rio de Janeiro was a strategic location for naval operations due to its importance as a major port in South America. His meticulous documentation reflects both his professional interest in maritime navigation and his personal appreciation for the breathtaking scenery surrounding Rio.
This print serves as a valuable historical document that not only showcases Fanshawe's technical expertise but also his artistic interpretation of this iconic Brazilian harbor. It is a testament to his dedication to capturing both practical navigational information and aesthetic beauty in his work.
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