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The Surmi [?] of the Egyptians and the Doff Resembling the Basque Drum
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The Surmi [?] of the Egyptians and the Doff Resembling the Basque Drum

Pierre Félix van Doren · in or before 1828 · pen in zwarte inkt; paper; ink; graphite (mineral)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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One of 103 designs for marquetry of musical instruments hanging from ribbons in round medallions, intended for the set of chairs made by Van Doren for the great hall of the Palace of the Prince of Orange in Brussels in 1828.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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design drawingtambourineKoninklijk Paleis (Brussel)
Credit lineLe Surmi [ ?] des Egyptiens et le doff qui ressemble au tambour des basques. in or before 1828. Pierre Félix van Doren. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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