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'Corfu, Octr. 12th 1857 [Greece]', 1857 (watercolour)
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'Corfu, Octr. 12th 1857 [Greece]', 1857 (watercolour)
7342288 'Corfu, Octr. 12th 1857 [Greece]', 1857 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 22.8x32.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe
Mounted in album with PAI4673-PAI4695, PAI4697-PAI4716.; No.24. No. 24 in Fanshawe's Baltic and later album, 1843-1883. Captioned by the artist on the album page below the image, as title. The eleventh of a series of drawings of the Mediterranean fleet's summer cruise, from Malta and back, between 3 June and 7 November 1857.This fine atmospheric watercolour shows the citadel of Corfu at the south end of the island of that name, from the west side and probably in the light of late afternoon and rather changeable weather. In the background rise the mountains of the western mainland of Greece. Writing to has father on the 10th, Fanshawe had reported rain and southerly winds as detaining their further progress to Cepahlonia and Crete (Fanshawe [1904], p. 354). Corfu is the principal island of the Ionian archipelago, which the British effectively controlled from 1809, when they were largely taken from French occupation. From 1815 they were a British protectorate, governed from Corfu, and retained for naval reasons against growing Greek disapproval after independence from Turkey in 1830, until handed back to Greece in 1864. The large building among trees in the centre may be the British governor's country house from which (or more likely its grounds) Lieutenant George Mends also did a drawing of the citadel in October 1852 (see PAI0878). Two Greek men, one with a musket and so probably out hunting with their dog, add local colour on the left.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning watercolour print captures the picturesque scene of Corfu on October 12th, 1857, as painted by Admiral Sir Edward Gennys Fanshawe. The artwork showcases the citadel of Corfu at the south end of the island, with the mountains of western mainland Greece in the background. The artist expertly captures the late afternoon light and changeable weather, adding to the atmospheric beauty of the piece.
Corfu, a principal island in the Ionian archipelago, was under British control during this time period. The British effectively governed from Corfu as a protectorate for naval reasons until it was handed back to Greece in 1864. Fanshawe's attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this painting - from the architecture of buildings to local Greek men out hunting with their dog.
As part of a series depicting Mediterranean fleet's summer cruise between Malta and back in 1857, this watercolour provides a glimpse into history and maritime life during that era. The album page below bears Fanshawe's captioning by hand, adding a personal touch to this historical artwork housed at National Maritime Museum in London.
Fanshawe's talent shines through in capturing not just landscapes but also everyday life and activities happening within them. This print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a valuable historical document showcasing British influence over Greek territories during that time period.
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