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Robertson, Charles (1844-1891)

'Choosing a blade': Cairo c.1887

59.4 x 46.6 cm (frame, external) | RCIN 450859

'Choosing a blade': Cairo

Robertson, Charles (1844-1891)

'Choosing a blade': Cairo c.1887

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Description

DM 4667: old and young Arabs, with swords, outside a doorway. Signed, with initials in monogram.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Robertson, Charles (1844-1891)
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

watercolour painting, scraped out

Measurements

59.4 x 46.6 cm (frame, external)

27.0 x 18.6 cm (sight)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Africa
Northern Africa
Egypt
Cairo [Egypt]
References

Other number(s)

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 4667

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