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The Battle of Tel el-Kebir

Lithograph
ca. 1883-99 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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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Object type
TitleThe 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'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 49.5cm
  • Width: 74.5cm
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Marks and inscriptions
Copyright. London, G.W. Bacon & Co.127 Strand (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
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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Collection
Accession number
SP.60

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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