Vathek
Watercolour
late 18th - early 19th century (painted)
late 18th - early 19th century (painted)
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Illustration from Vathek by William Beckford; The 'Giaour' withstanding the angry and perilous glances of Caliph Vathek without the slightest emotion, while the courtiers fall prostrate with their faces on the ground; Watercolour.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Vathek |
| Materials and techniques | watercolour |
| Brief description | Westall, Richard (R.A.); Illustration from 'Vathek' by William Beckford; The 'Giaour' and Caliph Vathek; Watercolour; English School; Late 18th - early 19th century. |
| Physical description | Illustration from Vathek by William Beckford; The 'Giaour' withstanding the angry and perilous glances of Caliph Vathek without the slightest emotion, while the courtiers fall prostrate with their faces on the ground; Watercolour. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
| Object history | Illustration from William Beckford's Vathek (ca.1782). |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Literary reference | William Beckford's <u>Vathek</u> ca.1782. |
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| Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | DYCE.915 |
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| Record created | November 13, 2009 |
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