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David Roberts (1796-1864)
The Fountain on the Prado, Madrid Signed and dated 1841
Oil on panel | 25.3 x 36.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 405005
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The painting depicts a fountain in the Retiro Park in Madrid, with the Observatory in the background. Roberts had visited Spain in order to gather material for pictures in 1832 and several sketches of fountains in Madrid were found in his studio after his death.
Signed and dated: David Roberts 1841. Inscribed on the back with the name of the artist, the title and the date, 1841; and as painted by the command of the Queen.Provenance
Painted for Queen Victoria in 1841 as a Christmas present for Prince Albert (Queen Victoria's acquisitions 1841 £50; Prince Alberts acquisitions 1841, no. 81; Rough Catalogue no 79)
Given to Prince Albert by Queen Victoria, 24th December 1841 [Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 460] -
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Medium and techniques
Oil on panel
Measurements
25.3 x 36.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
43.5 x 56.0 x 6.5 cm (frame, external)
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