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Collection of pictures and travel books relating to the Middle East

Various, 1500–1986

Collection of circa 5,600 pictures and circa 450 travel books connected with the Middle East. Artists include; J.F.Lewis, G.Scharf, E.Lear, D.Wilkie, P.Coste, P.Tremaux and D. V. Denon. They particularly reflect interest in Turkey, Syria and Egypt.

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Title of artwork, date

Collection of pictures and travel books relating to the Middle East, 1500–1986

Date supported

1986

Grant

10000

Total cost

2000000

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