'Mathra Bay' [‎2-b] (1/1)

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Genre/Subject Matter:

This scene, taken from on board ship, shows the coastline at Mathra Bay, Muscat.

Two high outcrops of rock can be seen in the centre of the image; a fortified structure stands on the highest point on the left outcrop. Immediately below this, just below the horizon line, a small flat-bottomed boat carrying a number of figures can be seen. The figure at the stern has his arms raised before him while those two at the stern are clearly rowing.

On the right, also along the horizon line, built structures of a settlement can be seen, with five lateen-rigged dhows at anchor.

Damaged film, printing error or a light leak has caused a very slight band, most discernible in the centre edge of the left of the image. Graphite pencil appears to have been applied to the print over this area.

Inscriptions:

Lower left, below image, in pen: ‘Mathra Bay.’

Upper left, above image, in pencil, crossed-out: ‘b’

Lower right, alongside image, in pencil: ‘4’

Lower right, below image, in pen: ‘ (Jan. 1918)’

Extent and format

1 b&w silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s. print

Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

70 x 95 mm

Condition:

The image is in good condition.

Foliation:

'b'; '4'

Process:

Silver gelatin The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s. print

Written in

English in Latin script

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