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Kalabshe, Nubia on the Nile

(English, 1812–1888)
1832–88
Medium/TechniqueTransparent and opaque watercolor over graphite pencil on heavy wove paper
DimensionsImage: 10.9 x 21.1 cm (4 5/16 x 8 5/16 in.)
Sheet: 11.3 x 21.6 cm (4 7/16 x 8 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Susan W. Paine
Accession number1999.697
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Not on view
ClassificationsWatercolors
InscriptionsRecto LL in wash : initialed Verso in brown ink: The Nile, Nubià Kalabshé Verso LR in graphite pencil: E- (possibly initialed by the artist) Later inscriptions or marks: Sticker on frame backing: Spink numbered K3/4073
ProvenancePurchased from Spink & Son, Ltd., London (9/15/70) by Mr. Paine's father, who gave it to Mr. Paine in 1992: Mrs. Susan Paine; gift to MFA, December 31, 1999.