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Wheel — David Roberts

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Written by: İpek ÇelikResearcher · Islamic & Ottoman Arts
Persian Art · Catalogue no. 568248
David Roberts

Wheel

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byWellcome Collection via Europeana
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Lettering: A Persian wheel, used in raising from the Nile ; David Roberts R.A. L. Haghe lith. Bears number in pencil : 52.

Artist / MakerDavid Roberts
Date1849
Culture / OriginPersian, United Kingdom
DepartmentPersian
About the Artist

BiographyDavid Roberts (1796–1864) — Scottish painter (1796–1864).David Roberts worked as painter and is associated with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Their documented life spans the years 1796 to 1864, born in Stockbridge, died in London. Their work is linked to Orientalism.DisciplinespainterBorn1796, StockbridgeDied1864, LondonNationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandMovementOrientalismSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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Image & data: Wellcome Collection via Europeana · Licence: BY 4.0.

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