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Sir Michael Anthony Shrapnel Biddulph (1823-1904)

Castle of Girishk on the River Helmund 1879

42.0 x 61.0 cm (frame, external) | RCIN 451071

Castle of Girishk on the River Helmund

Sir Michael Anthony Shrapnel Biddulph (1823-1904)

Castle of Girishk on the River Helmund 1879

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Castle of Girishk on the River Helmund

Sir Michael Anthony Shrapnel Biddulph (1823-1904)

Castle of Girishk on the River Helmund 1879

©

Description

DM 245: largely rectangular fort on slight eminence, approached by flat scrubland (figures, donkey and camels), small hills and rocks left background. Verso: inscribed on backboard.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Sir Michael Anthony Shrapnel Biddulph (1823-1904)
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

pencil, bodycolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

42.0 x 61.0 cm (frame, external)

26.0 x 44.8 cm (sight)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
Afghanistan
Girishk [Afghanistan]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Domestic architecture
Castles
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Astronomy
Geodesy & Surveying
Topography
References

Other number(s)

RL 21742

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 0245

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