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first Asiatic Castle

Drawing
1840-1850 (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of five landscape sketches of the Dardanelles on 8 pages from a sketchbook bound in laid paper cover, watermarked ALMASSO.


Object details

Category
Object type
Titlefirst Asiatic Castle (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Pencil and brown wash
Brief description
Drawing, `first Asiatic Castle', 1840-1850. Artist unknown
Physical description
One of five landscape sketches of the Dardanelles on 8 pages from a sketchbook bound in laid paper cover, watermarked ALMASSO.
Dimensions
  • Size of sheet height: 16.6cm
  • Width: 24.6cm
Styles
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed with title
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
A member of the Navy would have executed these drawings for reconnaissance purposes. SD1278:1-5 were formerly tentatively attributed to M. O'Reilly: see Searight Archive.
Subject depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
SD.1278:2

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Record createdMay 1, 2008
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