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Sphinx and pyramids of Giza: 1631

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Titles

Sphinx and pyramids of Giza

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Weston, G. F.

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Measurements and weight

Height: 199 mm
Width: 282 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933-05) by Benson, Robert, Lt. Col.

Dating

1840s
Production date: circa AD 1846

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour over graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Pyramids, Sphinx of Ghizah
  • Location: Lower right corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1631
Primary reference Number: 14341

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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