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Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel

Drawing
1823-1824 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

On the back, another sketch of the temple


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleTemple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen, brown ink and grey wash over pencil
Brief description
Drawing, Temple of Queen Nefertari, Abu Simbel, 1824-1824, by Frederick Catherwood
Physical description
On the back, another sketch of the temple
Dimensions
  • Height: 38.3cm
  • Width: 48.8cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed on former paper mount Aboussamboul
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Object history
Formerly in the same portfolio as SD223.
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.222

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Record createdDecember 22, 2007
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