My Account Log in

1 option

The Entrance, Dover Harbour, 1918: In the Foreground are the Harbour Protection Nets Against Enemy Submarines : Art 1918.

First World War (module 3: Visual Perspectives and Narratives) Available online

View online
Format:
Book
Language:
English
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Summary:
Description: A view of Dover harbour, with the white chalk cliffs in the background. In the foreground are the harbour nets used to prevent enemy submarines entering the harbour. A seaplane landing on the water is visible in the centre of the composition. Various ships are silhouetted against the cliffs.
Notes:
Description based on online resource (viewed on November 21, 2018).
Imperial War Museum commission. Gift of the artist, 1918.
AMDigital Reference: Art.IWM ART 1261.
Oil Painting; Canvas.

The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.

Find

Home Release notes

My Account

Shelf Request an item Bookmarks Fines and fees Settings

Guides

Using the Find catalog Using Articles+ Using your account