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Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Parish of Santa Marina, Seville, with children in special dress in the foreground

Unknown

1850

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Parish of Santa Marina, Seville, with children in special dress in the foreground is a 1850 photographic by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a religious statue parade in Seville. Kids in fancy costumes stand in front, staring at the saints. The crowd behind carries a large figure on a float. It’s one of 611 photos once owned by John Singer Sargent. He collected them during his travels, showing his wide interests beyond painting. See more like this at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

This photograph depicts a processional statuary group from the Fraternity of the Parish of Santa Marina in Seville, featuring children in special attire in the foreground. Part of a collection of 611 photographs once owned by John Singer Sargent, it was donated to the museum by his sisters in 1925. The image reflects Sargent’s interest in Spanish religious art and his travels in Spain, particularly in Seville. The photograph was likely acquired from a local professional photographer during one of Sargent’s visits to the country.

Read the full account in the museum source.