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Staircase leading to the Ceramic Gallery (Rooms 65 to 69)

Print
1876-81 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etching depicting a view of the bottom of the ceramic staircase at the V&A in the late 19th century. One of 11 interior views and 2 duplicate impressions based on drawings also by Watkins (see museum numbers 8089A to 8089L). Lettered 'John Watkins. Fecit'. The staircase now leads to the Silver Galleries (65 to 69) and the Ceramic Galleries have been moved to the top floor.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleStaircase leading to the Ceramic Gallery (Rooms 65 to 69) (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Etching proof
Brief description
Etching by John Watkins depicting a view of the ceramic staircase at the V&A, South Kensington, 1876-1881.
Physical description
Etching depicting a view of the bottom of the ceramic staircase at the V&A in the late 19th century. One of 11 interior views and 2 duplicate impressions based on drawings also by Watkins (see museum numbers 8089A to 8089L). Lettered 'John Watkins. Fecit'. The staircase now leads to the Silver Galleries (65 to 69) and the Ceramic Galleries have been moved to the top floor.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.75in
  • Width: 8.5in
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.369-1900

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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