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Charles Clifford (1819-62)

La Concepcion Apr 1854

Albumen print | 33.5 x 23.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2700177

Charles Clifford (1819-62)

La Concepcion Apr 1854

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Description

Photograph of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's (1617-82) painting showing the Immaculate Conception. The Virgin Mary stands with her hands clutched to her breast as she looks upwards towards the figure of God who appears above her head. Cherubs surround her on either side and a silver crescent appears by her feet.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Charles Clifford (1819-62)
(photographer)

After
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(artist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Seville Picture Gallery

Search the collection Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-82)

Search the collection Blessed Virgin Mary
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

33.5 x 23.5 cm (image)

41.0 x 54.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Spain
Andalusia [Spain]
Seville [Andalucia]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Paintings
Paintings-Spanish school
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Practical theology (Christian). Religious practices. Ascetic and mystical theology
Christian art & symbolism
Life of the Virgin Mary
Annunciation
References

Alternative title(s)

Photographic Souvenir of Spain, Vol.II, 1861 Charles Clifford

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