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Tippoo, antique India sheep aquatint engraving, circa 1780

1780

About the Item

‘Tippoo - A Ram of the Mysore breed in the East Indies, sent by Dr. Anderson of Madrass to Sir John Sinclair, Bt & presented by him to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales’. Aquatint by Frederick Birnie, circa 1780. 18cm by 25.5cm (sheet)
  • Creation Year:
    1780
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Aquatint laid down onto a backing card. Some light soiling around the edges of the sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: VW7841stDibs: LU124427450762

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