print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1926,0331.340
- Description
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Two images printed from the same plate; on the left, harem-scene, with Selim and Nourmahal embracing in foreground next to a table with vessels of various shapes; two young women holding musical instruments and others watching from another room behind; chalice with spilt wine lying on the floor at left; on the right, Ramona approaching a bed on which lies Nourmahal asleep, preparing to put a floral wreath on her head, carrying another wreath; a mandolin leaning against the bed; proof illustrations to 'The Light of the Harem' in 'Moore's Poetical Works'; after George Jones; proofs before letters.
Etching and engraving on chine collé
- Production date
- 1840 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Height: 190 millimetres
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Width: 233 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated titles
Associated Title: Moore's Poetical Works
- Acquisition date
- 1926
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1926,0331.340
