Espagne. Seville, Cour de la Maison Du Duc De Medina Celi dite Maison de Pilate

1853

E.K. Tenison

Associated Names
Edward King Tenison

Artist, Irish, 1805 - 1878

This is a photograph of a historic courtyard. It features a lavish architectural courtyard with a central fountain and a series of arched columns lining the perimeter. The details highlight intricate tile and stonework commonly associated with traditional Spanish or Moorish architecture. The fountain in the middle of the courtyard boasts a sculptural centerpiece, and surrounding it are lush potted plants. The two-tiered structure is adorned with decorative latticework and features a roof with patterned shingles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 40.1 × 28 cm (15 13/16 × 11 in.)
    mount: 60 × 46.6 cm (23 5/8 × 18 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.118

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1986

  • 19th Century Photographs from the Collection of Mary and David Robinson, Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco, 1986.

Inscriptions

lower left in negative: EK Tenison.-- / 1853.; on mount, lower right in graphite: No.14--Espagne.--Seville, Cour de la maison Du Duc De Medina Celi / dite Maison de Pilate.

Wikidata ID

Q64147015

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