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The Triumphal Arch at Palmyra

Drawing
ca. 1780-1820 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Watercolour entitled 'The Triumphal Arch at Palmyra'.

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Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Triumphal Arch at Palmyra (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour drawing
Brief description
Watercolour drawing by Louis François Cassas entitled 'The Triumphal Arch at Palmyra. View looking towards the Temple of the Sun ; moonlight effect'. Engraved, with numerous alterations, in "Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, etc.", Vol. I, IIIe Livraison, Plate 71. French School, ca. late 18th, early 19th century.
Physical description
Watercolour entitled 'The Triumphal Arch at Palmyra'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17in
  • Width: 22in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.2755-1914

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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