
An antique engraving of Custom-House and Inner Harbour, Colombo
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Fishing cove near Colombo C.1808 #IMG681 Artist:Daniell, William (1769-1837), after Daniell, Samuel (1775-1811); ‘The fishing cove, near Columbo.’ Plate 10 from ‘A picturesque illustration of the scenery, animals and native inhabitants, of the Island of Ceylon: in twelve plates, engraved after drawings (from nature) of Samuel Daniell.’ London:1808. Image submitted by Niranjan Karunathilake