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Architectural drawing of an entrance pylon to an Egyptian temple

Watercolour
ca. 1853 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour drawing


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleArchitectural drawing of an entrance pylon to an Egyptian temple (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink and watercolour, on thick paper
Brief description
Watercolour, Architectural drawing of an entrance pylon to an Egyptian temple, about 1853. Circle of Owen Jones
Physical description
Watercolour drawing
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.4cm
  • Width: 25.1cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed in a later hand Egypt
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Historical context
Possibly associated with the Egyptian Court at the Crystal Palace at Sydenham.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.544:2

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Record createdFebruary 23, 2008
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