The Island of Philae with the Kiosk
Watercolour
ca. 1842-1853 (painted)
ca. 1842-1853 (painted)
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Watercolour entitled 'The Island of Philae with the Kiosk'. In the middle distance on the left is the columned kiosk, otherwise called Pharoah's Bed or the Temple of Trajan. On the background on the extreme left is the southern pylon of the Temple of Isis.
Object details
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| Title | The Island of Philae with the Kiosk (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour on paper |
| Brief description | Watercolour entitled 'The Island of Philae with the Kiosk' by William Edward Dighton. British School, ca. 1842-1853. |
| Physical description | Watercolour entitled 'The Island of Philae with the Kiosk'. In the middle distance on the left is the columned kiosk, otherwise called Pharoah's Bed or the Temple of Trajan. On the background on the extreme left is the southern pylon of the Temple of Isis. |
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| Credit line | Given by a member of the Walpole Society in memory of the Battle of Jutland (WWI). |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1919, London: Printed Under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1921 |
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| Accession number | P.6-1919 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2011 |
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