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Sir George Hayter (1792-1871)
The Assumption of the Virgin Signed and dated 1818
Oil on paper laid on canvas | 63.6 x 33.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 404027
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This is a small copy of the celebrated altarpiece in the Frari church in Venice by the Venetian Renaissance artist, Tiziano Vecellio, known as Titian. It was painted during Hayter's second visit to Italy when he studied at Parma, Florence, Rome, Bologna and Venice. Hayter produced two etchings based on this painting in 1820 and 1833. He had given one of the first twelve proofs of the latter to the then Princess Victoria. The Queen hung the painting in the room next to her Dressing-Room.
Signed and dated: 'G.H. from T.V. / 1818.'Provenance
Purchased by Queen Victoria from the artist on 13 December 1837; recorded in the room next to the Visitors' Room (Room no 231) at Windsor Castle in 1878
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Oil on paper laid on canvas
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63.6 x 33.8 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
96.7 x 67.2 x 9.4 cm (frame, external)
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