The Heights over Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia, the William Corey Heading Seawards, Laying the Shore-end of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable, July 7th, 1866 1865 - 1866

drawing, print

drawing

ship

print

landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

coloured pencil

underpainting

mountain

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

warm toned green

Robert Charles Dudley's "The Heights over Foilhummerum Bay, Valentia" is a watercolor depicting the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866. The painting captures the scene from a high vantage point, showcasing a fleet of ships in the bay below. The distant mountains and a cloudy sky complete the composition, creating a sense of historical significance and grandeur. This painting is a testament to Dudley's skill in capturing the beauty of the Irish landscape and the importance of this historical event. The artwork is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.