| Title |
Watercolours of Trinidad |
| Reference |
GBR/0115/RCMS 341
(former reference: Oak Showcase Drawer) |
| Creator |
Lewis, J Newel, fl 1959-1974, Trinidad architect |
| Covering Dates |
circa 1961 |
| Extent and Medium |
1 portfolio; art work; Printed |
| Repository |
Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library |
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| Content and context |
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J. Newel Lewis (fl. 1959-1974) was a Trinidad architect and Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He published 'Nobody in his right mind' (Port of Spain, Trinidad, 1974), a series of sketches of the Trinidad Carnival.
Mounted prints of five watercolours of Trinidad scenes. The original artwork dates from 1959-1961, but the prints are undated.
The provenance of the collection is unknown.
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Access and Use
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Please cite as Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library, Watercolours of Trinidad, RCMS 341 |
| Further information |
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Indexed
This collection level description was created by RAS.
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| Index Terms |
| North and Central America |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
| Lewis, J Newel (fl 1959-1974) Trinidad architect |
| RCS/RCMS 341 contains: |
|
1
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Cipriani Boulevarde, Port of Spain. A print of a 1959 watercolour showing a row of houses with a car parked in front.
1 print. |
circa 1961 |
|
2
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Abercromby and Queen Street, Port of Spain. A print of a 1960 watercolour showing a street scene.
1 print. |
circa 1961 |
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3
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Laventiue Roundabout, Port of Spain. A print of a 1960 watercolour showing a a road and rows of houses.
1 print. |
circa 1961 |
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4
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The Red House, Port of Spain. A print of a 1961 watercolour showing The Red House, the home of Trinidad's parliament.
1 print. |
circa 1961 |
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5
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Fortunes Radio Shop, Matura. A print of a 1961 watercolour showing a hut surrounded by trees.
1 print. |
circa 1961 |
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