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Style of Claude Lorrain (1604/5-82)
A Harbour c. 1630-1720
Oil on canvas | 72.7 x 97.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 401366
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This is a copy, probably dating from the 18th century, of Claude's Port Scene of c. 1633 (Museo de Arte de Ponce, The Luis A. Ferre Foundation). A harbour scene with various sailing vessels around a central lighthouse and surrounding shore; in the foreground men relaxing and drinking; on the left a classical temple and two large trees; a fortified town on a hilltop in the distance.
Provenance
Acquired by George III or inherited from his father, Frederick, Prince of Prince; probably one of the ‘two little Clauds, damaged’ seen at Kew by Horace Walpole in September 1761; recorded in 1805 in the Queen’s Work Room, Kew (no 16), described as ‘Claude, A Landscape, canvas 2ft 4in x 3ft 1in (71 x 94cm).
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Oil on canvas
Measurements
72.7 x 97.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
104.2 x 127.5 x 9.5 cm (frame, external)
Category
Object type(s)
Alternative title(s)
A Seaport
