Christopher Columbus in the Convent of La Rábida Explaining His Intended Voyage
Artist
Sir David Wilkie
British, 1785–1841
Date1834
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions58 1/2 × 74 1/4 in. (148.6 × 188.6 cm)
Frame: 71 3/4 × 87 3/4 × 5 1/2 in. (182.2 × 222.9 × 14 cm)
Frame: 71 3/4 × 87 3/4 × 5 1/2 in. (182.2 × 222.9 × 14 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Hirschl & Adler Galleries
Object numberG.57.17.1
On View
Not on viewProvenance“Mr. Holford,” Isle of Wight, 1835; R.S. Holford, London; Sir George Holford, to 1895; Thomas Agnew & Sons, London, 1895; T. Wallis and Sons, London; Anonymous sale, London (Christie’s), May 10, 1907, lot 70, bought by White; Blakeslee Galleries sale, New York (American Art Association). April 21, 1915, lot 235, bought by Minneapolis Institute of Arts; with Hirschl & Adler Galleries; given to NCMA, 1957.
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Sir Peter Lely and Studio
circa 1661
