Who painted Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon?

Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon was painted by Charles Thurston Thompson in 1866.

Where can I see Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon?

Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon?

Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon

Charles Thurston Thompson , 1866

Roundel, Badge of a pelican, Palace of Necessidades, Lisbon is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Charles Thurston Thompson. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph, taken in 1866, depicts a roundel badge featuring a pelican from the Palace of Necessidades in Lisbon.

About this work

This 1866 photograph shows a roundel badge featuring a pelican. It was made by Charles Thurston Thompson as part of a project led by museum director Henry Cole.

The photo was taken during a trip to Iberia to document royal palace objects. It shows how early museums used photography to build their collections.

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Overview

This photograph, taken in 1866, depicts a roundel badge featuring a pelican from the Palace of Necessidades in Lisbon. It was produced by Charles Thurston Thompson as part of a documentary project.

History & Provenance

Thurston Thompson's photograph was part of a campaign led by Henry Cole, the first director of the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum), to document objects in royal palace collections during a trip to Iberia.

Technique & Style

The straightforward, unadorned style of the photograph reflects Thurston Thompson's documentary approach, prioritizing clear representation of the object over contextual or artistic considerations.

Context

The photograph was commissioned during a period when museums were beginning to utilize photography to expand their collections and promote art education, with the South Kensington Museum sourcing images from various suppliers and sponsoring photographic expeditions abroad.