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Statue of Saint Bruno in the Cartuja de Miraflores

Charles Clifford

1854

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Religious

Dominant colour

Statue of Saint Bruno in the Cartuja de Miraflores is a 1854 photographic by Charles Clifford, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Charles Clifford
When & what style?: 1854 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This photo shows a statue of a robed man standing in a doorway. He’s holding a small object in one hand and has a bald head with a simple white hood. The statue stands on a stone base, and behind him is a heavy wooden door with metal studs. Inside, you can see a dim room with shelves or cabinets. The photo looks old and slightly faded, like it was taken a long time ago. The lighting is soft, making the statue’s face and robe stand out against the dark background. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A sepia-toned photograph depicts a statue of a robed figure holding a crucifix, positioned in the doorway of a church. The image was taken by Charles Clifford in 1854. The photograph is part of a collection of 100 images of Spanish artworks purchased by J. C. Robinson on February 12, 1864.

Read the full account in the museum source.