Gezicht op de Spaanse nederzetting Pensacola in de Golf van Mexico 1743 - 1769
anonymous
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photo of handprinted image
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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ink paper printed
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
This anonymous 18th-century engraving, "Gezicht op de Spaanse nederzetting Pensacola in de Golf van Mexico," depicts a panoramic view of the Spanish settlement of Pensacola, Florida, located on the Gulf of Mexico. The print showcases the town's layout, with numerous buildings clustered together on the shore, alongside a fleet of ships in the harbor. The engraving was likely created for cartographic and historical purposes, providing viewers with a visual record of the city's appearance during this period. This artwork offers a glimpse into the rich history of Pensacola and the role it played in colonial Spanish America.
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