Pathway in Alexandra Park

c. 1863

attributed to Francis Bedford

Associated Names
Francis Bedford

Artist, British, 1816 - 1894

The image displays a view of a winding path through a lush garden. The dense foliage and tall trees obstruct the horizon. The path curves gently, leading the eye through the scene. The bushes and trees provide a detailed texture against a cloudy sky. The color palette is primarily sepia and black, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Ph.D

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 23.4 × 28.7 cm (9 3/16 × 11 5/16 in.)
    mount: 45.7 × 58.2 cm (18 × 22 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2018.23.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs and Carol Nigro Collection, New York, 1987; gift to NGA, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right on mount embossed: DAY & SON / LITHOGRAPHERS TO THE QUEEN / PUBLISHER / GATE STREET / LONDON. W.C.; by unknown hand, bottom right on mount in graphite: C1003✓

Wikidata ID

Q64145041

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