The postmaster’s house on Robben Island, seen from the sea

attributed to Robert Jacob Gordon, c. 1777

  • Artwork typedrawing, topographical view
  • Object numberRP-T-1914-17-25
  • Dimensionsheight 280 mm x width 660 mm
  • Physical characteristicspen in inkt over een ondertekening in potlood, penseel in waterverf in groen, blauw en enig rood, voorzien van een kader

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Gorteria diffusa

Robert Jacob Gordon, 1777-10 - 1786-03

Gorteria diffusa

Acacia karroo Hayne or Vachellia karroo (Karoo thorn, with an unidentified birt ?wagtail)

Robert Jacob Gordon, 1777-10 - 1786-03

Acacia karroo Hayne or Vachellia karroo (Karoo thorn, with an unidentified birt ?wagtail)

Balearica regulorum (Grey crowned crane)

Robert Jacob Gordon, 1777-10 - 1786-03

Balearica regulorum (Grey crowned crane)

Palm cockatoo

attributed to Robert Jacob Gordon, in or after c. 1780

Palm cockatoo

Cyrtanthus elatus (Jacq.) Traub (Flowering valotta; Fire lily; George lily)

Robert Jacob Gordon, 1777-10 - 1786-03

Cyrtanthus elatus (Jacq.) Traub (Flowering valotta; Fire lily; George lily)

Struthio camelus (Struisvogel)

Robert Jacob Gordon, 1777-11 - 1786-03

Struthio camelus (Struisvogel)