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Ile Dormus ou de Jerun

Etching and Engraving
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etching depicting Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf. Lettered with title and key, and 'To.I. 98'. Numbered 10 and lettered with place-names in French.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleIle Dormus ou de Jerun (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Etching
Brief description
Anonymous etching entitled 'Ile Dormus ou de Jerun', depicting Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf, located in the Strait of Hormuz. Probably published in France, ca. 19th century.
Physical description
Etching depicting Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf. Lettered with title and key, and 'To.I. 98'. Numbered 10 and lettered with place-names in French.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.4 cm
  • Width: 25.4cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A
Subjects depicted
Places depicted
Collection
Accession number
SP.666

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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