An Egyptian Harem entertained by the Almees, or Dancing Girls
Etching and Stipple
1800-1823 (engraved)
1800-1823 (engraved)
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Etching and stipple engraving depicting dancing girls in an Egyptian harem. Lettered with title and 'Denon delt. J.Chapman sculp'.
Object details
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| Title | An Egyptian Harem entertained by the Almees, or Dancing Girls (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and stipple engraving |
| Brief description | Etching and stipple engraving by John Chapman, after a drawing by Baron Dominique Vivant Denon, entitled 'An Egyptian Harem entertained by the Almees, or Dancing Girls', ca. early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Etching and stipple engraving depicting dancing girls in an Egyptian harem. Lettered with title and 'Denon delt. J.Chapman sculp'. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Art Fund, Shell International and the Friends of the V&A |
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| Accession number | SP.207 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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