Bird's Eye View Of The Battle Of El Teb
Lithograph
ca. 1883-99 (printed)
ca. 1883-99 (printed)
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Colour lithograph entitled 'Bird's Eye View Of The Battle Of El Teb'. Lettered with title, key to the battle, and publisher's information.
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| Title | Bird's Eye View Of The Battle Of El Teb (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | Colour lithograph depicting a battle scene in Sudan, the Battle of El Teb on February 29th, 1884, published by G. W. Bacon. British School, ca. 1883-99. |
| Physical description | Colour lithograph entitled 'Bird's Eye View Of The Battle Of El Teb'. Lettered with title, key to the battle, and publisher's information. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Entered at Stationers Hall. G.W.Bacon & Co. 127, Strand, London. (Lettered) |
| 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 | The Battles of El Teb (February 4, 1884 and February 29, 1884) took place during the British Sudan Campaign where a force of Sudanese under Osman Digna won a victory over an 3500 strong Egyptian force under the command of General Valentine Baker which was marching to relieve Tokar on the 4th. A second British force under Sir Gerald Graham arrived on the 29th, engaging and defeating Osman Digna with few casualties |
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| Accession number | SP.61 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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