View of the Albufera in Valencia

Antonio Carnicero painted View of the Albufera in Valencia in 1783, an oil on canvas measuring 64 by 85 centimeters. The work entered the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it remains on display. Its creation was recorded in 1783, and it has been part of the museum's holdings since its acquisition.

The painting is held at the Museo del Prado with the inventory number P00968. It was first exhibited in the Prado's collection display in 1783 and has been part of the museum's permanent exhibition since its acquisition.

The work entered the museum's collection in 1783 and remains on view in the Prado's Spanish painting galleries.

Antonio Carnicero’s 1792 oil on canvas presents a tranquil view of the Albufera lagoon near Valencia. A broad expanse of water stretches toward a distant skyline, while a solitary tree with leafless limbs dominates the foreground. Figures gather along the shore and in a small boat, suggesting leisurely activity amid a calm, partly clouded sky.

The Albufera lagoon, a prominent feature of the Valencian coast, was a common subject for artists interested in the interplay of natural scenery and human activity. Carnicero’s depiction aligns with late‑18th‑century interests in documenting regional topography and leisure practices, bridging decorative Rococo aesthetics with emerging realistic observation.