David Roberts, RA (1796-1864)
Study of Spanish Peasants at Alcalá el Guadaíra, 1833
Watercolor over pencil on paper
Inscribed by the artist at lower right, Alcala el Guadaira. 1833
7 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (19 x 17 cm)
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Study of Spanish Peasants at Alcalá el Guadaíra, 1833
Watercolor over pencil on paper
Inscribed by the artist at lower right, Alcala el Guadaira. 1833
7 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (19 x 17 cm)
Before departing on his tour of the Middle East, Roberts traveled widely in France, Italy, and Spain. This watercolor dates from a journey he made to Spain in 1832-33, and probably was painted from life during the trip. Alcalá el Guadaíra is located about six miles southeast of Seville on the Guadaíra River.
Provenance
Private collection, U.K.; Sotheby's, London, November 14, 1996, lot 144
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