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Sketch for "Arabia Deserta", 1888: map: 1128c

Object information

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Titles

Sketch for "Arabia Deserta", 1888: map

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Doughty, C.M.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 154 mm
Width: 209 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1924-04) by Doughty, C.M.

Dating

Production date: AD 1888

Note

These sketches were made in the Arabian Desert by C.M. Doughty, and used in the illustration of 'Arabia Deserta', 1888

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: (heavily annotated map)
  • Method of creation: Graphite and black ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1128c
Primary reference Number: 10344
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Sketch for "Arabia Deserta", 1888: map" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/10344 Accessed: 2024-05-29 09:53:04

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