Fount in the Desert
Etching and Engraving
ca. 1830-60 (made)
ca. 1830-60 (made)
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Hand-coloured etching depicting dervishes at a drinking fountain in the desert. Signed 'Henry Warren'. Lettered with title and 'H.Warren, Pinxt. E.Radclyffe, Sculpt. From The Picture In The Royal Collection'.
Object details
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Title | Fount in the Desert (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Hand-coloured etching |
Brief description | Hand-coloured etching by Edward Radclyffe, after a drawing by Henry Warren, entitled 'Fount in the Desert'. British School, ca. mid 19th century. |
Physical description | Hand-coloured etching depicting dervishes at a drinking fountain in the desert. Signed 'Henry Warren'. Lettered with title and 'H.Warren, Pinxt. E.Radclyffe, Sculpt. From The Picture In The Royal Collection'. |
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Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
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Accession number | SP.638 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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