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Oasis Of Siwah (Libyan Desert)

Lithograph
1849-50 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lithograph, tinted with two tint stones, entitled 'Oasis Of Siwah (Libyan Desert)' in Egypt. Lettered with title and 'Bayle St John del. Aumont lith. Imp. Lemercier Paris'.

Object details

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Object type
TitleOasis Of Siwah (Libyan Desert) (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph, tinted with two tint stones
Brief description
Lithograph after a drawing by St.John Bayle entitled 'Oasis Of Siwah (Libyan Desert)', lithographed by H. Aumont, and printed by Lemercier in Paris, ca. 1849-50.
Physical description
Lithograph, tinted with two tint stones, entitled 'Oasis Of Siwah (Libyan Desert)' in Egypt. Lettered with title and 'Bayle St John del. Aumont lith. Imp. Lemercier Paris'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19cm
  • Width: 28.2cm
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.565

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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