The Genii takes Beddridin Hassen from the Bed of the Beautiful Lady, and lays him at the Gates of Damascus
Stipple Engraving
ca. 1785 (made)
ca. 1785 (made)
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Stipple engraving and etching depicting a scene from the 'Arabian Nights'. Lettered with the artist's name.
Object details
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| Title | The Genii takes Beddridin Hassen from the Bed of the Beautiful Lady, and lays him at the Gates of Damascus (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Stipple engraving and etching |
| Brief description | Stipple engraving and etching after a drawing by Henry William Bunbury entitled 'The Genii takes Beddridin Hassen from the Bed of the Beautiful Lady, and lays him at the Gates of Damascus', from 'Arabian Nights Entertainments'. British School, ca. 1785. |
| Physical description | Stipple engraving and etching depicting a scene from the 'Arabian Nights'. Lettered with the artist's name. |
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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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| Literary reference | One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights) |
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| Accession number | SP.128 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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