The Alhambra

Art

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

The Alhambra

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.36

Description

Wash and ink drawing of two couples dressed in Spanish garb before arch: dance to the music of a guitar played by a seated moustached figure at left; in background, other figures watch, while facade of house appears beyond arch; signed, lower left margin: "F.O.C.Darley."

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Ink, wood (pine), glass, Gilt, Paper, ink, wood (pine), glass, gilt

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1848 - 1850

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Framed

Height

8-3/4 in

Width

7-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. (22.2 x 18.4 cm)

Dimension Description

Sight

Height

7-5/8 in

Width

6-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. (19.4 x 15.9 cm)

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Felix Octavius Carr Darley

Notes

Illustrator

Person or Organization

Washington Irving (1783-1859)

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

SS.62.37 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.35 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.41 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.42 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.29 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.40 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.27 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.32 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.37 - Drawing - Used together SS.62.41 - Drawing - Used together SS.62.28 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.30 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.31 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.33 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.34 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.35 - Drawing - Used together SS.62.38 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.39 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.43 - Drawing - Similar item SS.62.44 - Print - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Framed with SS.62.35, SS.62.37 and SS.62.41 (frame measures 25 1/2" wide x 21 1/2" high overall).

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Unit 1 Slot 6