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Abrahah's Army Destoyed by Birds: 3994/4

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Titles

Abrahah's Army Destoyed by Birds

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Jones, George

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1873-10) by Jones, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1860

Note

Handlist reference "The destruction of the army of Abrahah about / to besiege Mecca, by birds. / d' Herbelot P11."

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown wash
Whitening

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down on card)
Sight Size Height 402 mm Width 556 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Brush and brown and grey wash with white, on paper, laid down on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Abrahah's / army / destroyed by birds / d' Herbelot / G. Jones R[A] / 1860
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3994/4
Primary reference Number: 11685

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Abrahah's Army Destoyed by Birds" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/11685 Accessed: 2024-05-01 00:15:08

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