Artwork
Bab Zooayleh
Bab Zooayleh is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist William Henry Bartlett. It dates from 1847 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour drawing, titled *Bab Zooayleh*, was created by William Henry Bartlett during his visit to Egypt in August and September 1845.
This watercolour drawing, titled *Bab Zooayleh*, was created by William Henry Bartlett during his visit to Egypt in August and September 1845. It was later published in Bartlett’s *Nile Boat* (1850, 2nd edition) as an engraving by G. Dodd. The work was acquired from Maas in August 1967 for £4, according to Rodney Searight’s records, and was possibly included in Bartlett’s studio sale before being purchased by Martineau in 1855.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Henry Bartlett (26 March 1809 – 13 September 1854) was a British artist, best known for his numerous drawings rendered into steel engravings.
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