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Derwisches Tourneurs a Constantinople

Lithograph
ca. 1840s-70s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lithograph depicting whirling dervishes in Turkey. Signed 'J. Gaildrau', lettered with title, 'Gaildrau lith', and 'Imp. de Jacomme et Cie. r.Meslay, 61 Paris'.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • Derwisches Tourneurs a Constantinople (assigned by artist)
  • Whirling Dervishes in Constantinople (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Lithograph by Jules Gaildrau entitled 'Derwisches Tourneurs a Constantinople'. French School, ca. 1840s-70s.
Physical description
Lithograph depicting whirling dervishes in Turkey. Signed 'J. Gaildrau', lettered with title, 'Gaildrau lith', and 'Imp. de Jacomme et Cie. r.Meslay, 61 Paris'.
Dimensions
  • Height: cm
  • Width: cm
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.283

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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