Thomas Kouli Kan, Emperor of Persia, Assassinated in his Tent by five of his Officers, two of whom he killed, before they could dispatch him
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ca. 1792 (published)
ca. 1792 (published)
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Etching of the Emperor of Persia, Tahmasp Quli Khan, also known as Nader Shah, assassinated by his own officers in Vol.1, Book 2, chapter 7, facing p.157. One man lies beheaded on the ground as the others tiptoe through a tent holding swords and daggers. Lettered 'Grignion sculp' and numbered 86. Signed by the artist.
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Brief description | Etching depicting Thomas Kouli Kan (Tahmasp Quli Khan, also known as Nader Shah), Emperor of Persia, one of a series of illustrations (17) on 11 plates to the Revd Thomas Bankes for 'A New, Royal Authentic and Complete System of Universal Geography'. Published in Britain by John Cooke, ca. 1792. |
Physical description | Etching of the Emperor of Persia, Tahmasp Quli Khan, also known as Nader Shah, assassinated by his own officers in Vol.1, Book 2, chapter 7, facing p.157. One man lies beheaded on the ground as the others tiptoe through a tent holding swords and daggers. Lettered 'Grignion sculp' and numbered 86. Signed by the artist. |
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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.68 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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