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An Odalisque

Etching and Stipple Engraving
ca. 1830-40 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etching and stipple engraving depicting a Greek girl in an interior. Perhaps the girl is an odalisque (female slave or concubine).

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • An Odalisque (generic title)
  • Greek Girl in Interior (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Etching and stipple engraving
Brief description
Anonymous etching and stipple engraving entitled 'An Odalisque' or 'Greek Girl in Interior'. Possibly British School, ca. 1830-40.
Physical description
Etching and stipple engraving depicting a Greek girl in an interior. Perhaps the girl is an odalisque (female slave or concubine).
Dimensions
  • Cut to height: 12.1cm
  • Width: 16.1cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
SP.683

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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