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Marsh in the Xanthus Valley

Watercolour
1843-1844 (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour drawing


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleMarsh in the Xanthus Valley (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour over pencil
Brief description
Watercolour, Marsh in the Xanthus Valley, 1843-1844, by William James Müller
Physical description
Watercolour drawing
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.9cm
  • Width: 37.7cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped with remains of H.J. Johnson's studio mark
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 fr Holder, Sept. 1970'.
Historical context
The location may be ancient Patara, near the mouth of the Xanthus river (Esen Çay). For comments on the attribution, see SD.693.
Subject depicted
Places depicted
Bibliographic reference
Searight, Rodney. The Middle East : watercolours and drawings by British and foreign artists and travellers, 1750-1900, from the collection of Rodney Searight, Esq. London, 1971
Collection
Accession number
SD.694

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Record createdMarch 12, 2008
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