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Edfu, Upper Egypt

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Written by: Derya TunaResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 944056
John Frederick Lewis

Edfu, Upper Egypt

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byNational Gallery, Tate
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Artist / MakerJohn Frederick Lewis
Date1860
TypePainting
CollectionNational Gallery, Tate
LocationTate
About the Artist

BiographyJohn Frederick Lewis (1804–1876) — English Orientalist painter (1805–1876).John Frederick Lewis worked as painter, printmaker, graphic artist, artist and copper engraver and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and United Kingdom. Their documented life spans the years 1804 to 1876, born in London, died in Walton-on-Thames. Their work is linked to Orientalism.Disciplinespainter, printmaker, graphic artist, artist, copper engraverBorn1804, LondonDied1876, Walton-on-ThamesNationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United KingdomMovementOrientalismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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