Title
Watercolour of Singapore Harbour by John Corbett
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Frame size: ,
Frame Size: H:32.5 x W:90.0 cm,
Image size: ,
Image Size: H:12.2 x W:70.5 cm
Frame Size: H:32.5 x W:90.0 cm,
Image size: ,
Image Size: H:12.2 x W:70.5 cm
Accession No.
2011-00908
Collection of
Apart from his professional occupation as a naval officer, Corbett was also known as an amateur painter. This watercolour demonstrates his competence as one, and is notable for its accurate details of the ships (as befitting Corbett's background). As a panorama, this painting depicts Singapore Harbour in the widest possible view, possibly indicating Corbett's intention in capturing the extent and expanse of the bustling coastline of Singapore Harbour.
