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Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: A Persian Wheel, Used in Raising Water from the Nile

1847

Louis Haghe

(British, 1806–1885)
published by

F. G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London

after David Roberts

(Scottish, 1796–1864)
Culture
England, 19th century
Medium
color lithograph
Support
Wove paper
Measurements
Sheet: 40.9 x 40.5 cm (16 1/8 x 15 15/16 in.); Image: 35.3 x 25.3 cm (13 7/8 x 9 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John Bonebrake 2012.250
Catalogue raisonné
Abbey 272:52
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented color lithograph in muted beige depicts a wooden water wheel on a steep, sandy bank. Fine, sketchy lines form the wheel and a chain of ceramic jars descending into a channel. Upper right, a person stands by white oxen beneath a tall palm tree. Delicate strokes suggest distant birds and sparse foliage. Printed text at the bottom reads, PERSIAN WATER-WHEEL, USED FOR IRRIGATION IN NUBIA.

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: A Persian Wheel, Used in Raising Water from the Nile

1847

Louis Haghe, F. G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, David Roberts

(British, 1806–1885), (Scottish, 1796–1864)
England, 19th century

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