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
What a wonderful poster this is. I know some will argue that it’s colonialism and capitalism working together and therefore, shouldn’t be celebrated.
I think as a piece of art design it’s very evocative and I like it very much!
I’m intrigued by the small P.T.O. at the bottom right. Does anyone know
P.T.O = please turn over