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Sketch of an Islamic capital, probably from the Alhambra, John Frederick Lewis

Sketch of an Islamic capital, probably from the Alhambra

Sketch of an Islamic capital, probably from the Alhambra (museum title)

John Frederick Lewis (British) (1804-1876)

Movement
Orientalism
Date
1832–1833
Medium
Graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
13.8 × 15.7 cm
Collection
Victoria and Albert Museum, United Kingdom
Rights
Public domain
Photograph
Victoria and Albert Museum, public domain

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