The Battle of Tel el-Kebir
Lithograph
ca. 1883-99 (printed)
ca. 1883-99 (printed)
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Colour lithograph of the Battle of Tel el-Kebir on September 13, 1882. Lettered with title, key to the battle, and 'Copyright. London, G.W. Bacon & Co.127 Strand'.
Object details
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| Title | The Battle of Tel el-Kebir (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour lithograph |
| Brief description | Colour lithograph depicting a battle scene in Egypt, the Battle of Tel el-Kebir on September 13, 1882, published by G. W. Bacon. British School, ca. 1883-99. |
| Physical description | Colour lithograph of the Battle of Tel el-Kebir on September 13, 1882. Lettered with title, key to the battle, and 'Copyright. London, G.W. Bacon & Co.127 Strand'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Copyright. London, G.W. Bacon & Co.127 Strand (Lettered)
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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 |
| Object history | Fought in September 1882, the battle depicted saw the final defeat of Ahmad Urabi by British troops under Sir Garnet Wolseley. The British entered Cairo two days later. |
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| Accession number | SP.60 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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