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Anonymous, 19th century

Convent of Las Capuchinas, Quéretaro, where the Emperor Maximilian was imprisoned before his execution, 1867 dated 1867

17.8 x 25.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 931863

Description

DM 6248: three guards in the corridor overlooking a courtyard outside the Emperor's rooms. Sent to Queen Victoria with letters and photographs of the place of execution and the firing-squad. Dated and inscribed.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Anonymous, 19th century
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico (1832-67)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

watercolour painting

Measurements

17.8 x 25.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
America (continent)
North America
Mexico
Santiago de Querétaro [Mexico]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Secular architecture
Prisons
References

Other number(s)

RL 31863

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 6248

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