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The Tombs of the Sultans near Cairo: 456*

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Tombs of the Sultans near Cairo

Maker(s)

Painter: Walton, Elijah

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1866) by Walton, Elijah

Dating

Production date: AD 1865

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Depth 24.5 cm Height 192.5 cm Width 232.7 cm
Canvas Height 137 cm Width 183 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Elijah Walton
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1865
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 456*
Primary reference Number: 4008
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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