The Temple of Minerva, otherwise called the Parthenon, at Athens
Print
1799 (drawn), 1804 (printed)
1799 (drawn), 1804 (printed)
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Etching and aquatint of the Temple of Minerva (Parthenon) in Athens. Lettered with title, also in French, and inscribed 'Drawn by Préaux on the spot, 1799 Engraved by J.Jeakes Sold & Published Jany. 1.1804, by Edwd. Orme, His Majesty's Printseller; 59 New Bond Street, London'. Also inscribed with key to the site and dedication 'To J. Spencer Smith, Esq....This Print from the Original Drawing in his Collection, is respectfully inscribed by E. Orme'.
Object details
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| Title | The Temple of Minerva, otherwise called the Parthenon, at Athens (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and aquatint, coloured by hand |
| Brief description | Etching and aquatint by J. Jeakes, coloured by hand, entitled 'The Temple of Minerva, otherwise called the Parthenon, at Athens', after a drawing by Michel Francois Préaulx (Préaux). Printed in London, 1804. |
| Physical description | Etching and aquatint of the Temple of Minerva (Parthenon) in Athens. Lettered with title, also in French, and inscribed 'Drawn by Préaux on the spot, 1799 Engraved by J.Jeakes Sold & Published Jany. 1.1804, by Edwd. Orme, His Majesty's Printseller; 59 New Bond Street, London'. Also inscribed with key to the site and dedication 'To J. Spencer Smith, Esq....This Print from the Original Drawing in his Collection, is respectfully inscribed by E. Orme'. |
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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.474 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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