Whylock Pendavis, Port Louis Dry Dock, Mauritius, 1800s, Paper

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An original 1880s watercolour painting – Whylock Pendavis, Port Louis Dry Dock, Mauritius.An interesting late 19th-century view on the island … Read more An original 1880s watercolour painting – Whylock Pendavis, Port Louis Dry Dock, Mauritius.An interesting late 19th-century view on the island of Mauritius by Whylock Pendavis (1852–1924), who served as Archdeacon of Mauritius at the beginning of the 20th century. His earlier roles with the Christian Mission on the island included chaplain at St John's Church in Moka in the 1880s and Civil and Military Chaplain at Port Louis in the 1890s.Mauritius was, at this time, under British rule, having been captured in 1810 by British forces and wrested from the French during the Napoleonic Wars.Whylock Pendavis evidently had a lively mind and talented hand. Here he records the dry dock at the historic harbour of Port Louis. Port Louis was a critical, stopping point for ships requiring repairs before or after long voyages across the Indian Ocean, especially for ships carrying sugar.This painting forms part of a fascinating collection of works by Pendavis depicting the landscapes, peoples and festivities of Mauritius in the 19th century.There are additional figure sketches at Moka on the verso of the paper. Dimensions: Height: 25.3cm (9.96") Width: 19.6cm (7.72")Presented: Unframed.Medium: WatercolourAge: Late 19th-centurySigned: No.Inscribed: Inscribed lower left and centre.Dated: --Condition: In good condition for its age. The picture may have minor imperfections such as slight marks, toning, foxing, creasing or pinholes, commensurate with age. Please see photos for detail.Stock number: KD-193 See less