Valletta, Malta

This pencil drawing, previously titled 'St Pauls? Island, Malta' is a view from Grand Harbour looking up to the arcade of the Upper Barracca Gardens, which were built in the 18th century above the bastion seen lower left. The gardens and upper walks remain a place of popular resort, with a number of monuments (including to Admiral Sir Alexander Ball, the first British governor of Malta) and spctacular views over the harbour itself.

Object Details

ID: PAD9403
Collection: Fine art
Type: Drawing
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mends, George Pechell; Mends, George Pechell
Places: Valletta
Date made: circa 1851
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Mount: 230 mm x 385 mm