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The Sea of Galilee from the heights of Safad

Watercolour
1852 (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour drawing


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Sea of Galilee from the heights of Safad (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour over pencil, on thick paper
Brief description
Watercolour, The Sea of Galilee from the heights of Safad, 1852, by William Edward Dighton
Physical description
Watercolour drawing
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.3cm
  • Width: 38.7cm
Styles
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
According to Rodney searight: - `Bt Christies, [25] May 1971 [48] £52.50' [with SD.323]
Historical context
The view is probably from Safad in Upper Gallilee; in the distance are the Golan Heights. Other drawings by the artist of Palestine are dated May 1852: see Sotheby's, 11.11.82 (6).
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.324

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Record createdDecember 23, 2007
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