Telmessus, Turkey: ancient tombs overlooking the harbour. Lithograph after J.H. Allan, ca. 1843.

  • Allan, John Harrison.
Date:
[1843]
Reference:
2200426i
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Description

A massive tomb is seen from its side on the hill. It has a remarkable decoration with a carved relief of different human figures that were probably important for the tomb's owner

Publication/Creation

[London] : [Longman], [1843]

Physical description

1 print : lithograph ; image 19.2 x 28.5 cm

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Lettering

Tombs at Telmessus, Lycia. J.H. Allan.

References note

J.R. Abbey, Travel in aquatint and lithography 1770-1860, vol. I, London, 1957, pp. 177-178, no. 200.6

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2200426i

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