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A man and woman conversing in an Assyrian palace: P.146-1940

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Titles

A man and woman conversing in an Assyrian palace

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Alma-Tadema, Lawrence

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940-08) by Yglesias, F. M., Reverend

Dating

19th Century
Production date: AD 1882

Note

Illustration to the Shahnama or 'Epic of Kings, Stories retold from Firdusi' by Helen Zimmern (London, 1882).

School or Style

British

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 143 mm Width 195 mm
Sheet Height 355 mm Width 515 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: L. Alma Tadema
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Alma Tadema fe.
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.146-1940
Primary reference Number: 391

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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