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View of the Dardanelles

Print
ca. 1786 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etching and stipple engraving entitled 'View of the Dardanelles' off the coast of Turkey. Signed with initials W:R: and inscribed in ink in artist's hand with title and 'European Side', 'Asiatic Side'.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleView of the Dardanelles (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Etching and stipple engraving
Brief description
Etching and stipple engraving by Willey Reveley entitled 'View of the Dardanelles' off the coast of Turkey. British School, ca. 1786.
Physical description
Etching and stipple engraving entitled 'View of the Dardanelles' off the coast of Turkey. Signed with initials W:R: and inscribed in ink in artist's hand with title and 'European Side', 'Asiatic Side'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39cm
  • Width: 56.5cm
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
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
SP.496

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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