Cnidus: Plan of the Harbor and Map of Sites by Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770

Cnidus: Plan of the Harbor and Map of Sites

Giovanni Battista Borra, 1713–1770

ca. 1750

Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige laid paper

Yale Center for British Art

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A black ink and gray wash drawing depicts a map of a harbor with surrounding mountainous terrain. Lines radiate from a central point in the water, indicating a compass rose or navigational aid. Small structures and details are visible along the coastline and on the slopes. Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

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map harbor mountain coastline structure centered composition radial lines detailed rendering aerial view topography cartography landscape

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