print
- Museum number
- 1889,0724.114
- Title
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Object: Decline of Carthage
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Series: The Turner Gallery
- Description
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The Decline of the Carthaginian Empire; view of classical port in sunset, with devastated figures in quay in the middle distance, Dido on the left, woman covering her face on the right; after JMW Turner (Wilton P135; Butlin & Joll 135); engraver's proof, finished state, before letters. 1859-61
Engraving and etching, printed on chine collé
- Production date
- 1859-1861
- Dimensions
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Height: 341 millimetres
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Width: 465 millimetres
- Curator's comments
- See 1861,0518.841 for comment.
The full title of the original painting is continuing: "Rome being determined on the overthrow of her hated rival, demanded from her such terms as might either force her into war, or ruin her by compliance: the enervated Carthaginians, in their anxiety for peace, consented to give up even their arms and their children".
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1889
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1889,0724.114