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The Obelisk at Axum — Henry Salt, 1809

“The Obelisk at Axum” was drawn by Henry Salt in 1809 at Axum, Ethiopia. It is a drawing work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.

The Obelisk at Axum by Henry Salt, 1809, drawn at Axum, Ethiopia
The Obelisk at Axum · 1809 · 📍 Axum, Ethiopia

The carved ancient stela against Ethiopian hills and a church: a colour aquatint after Salt.

ArtistHenry Salt
Year1809
PlaceAxum, Ethiopia
Coordinates14.1319° N, 38.7197° E
Techniquedrawing
LicencePublic domain
SourceWikimedia Commons
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Where did Henry Salt draw “The Obelisk at Axum”?

Henry Salt drew “The Obelisk at Axum” at Axum, Ethiopia (coordinates 14.1319° N, 38.7197° E).

When was “The Obelisk at Axum” made?

“The Obelisk at Axum” by Henry Salt dates from 1809.

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It is a drawing work.

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