Artwork
Roundel, St. Luke, by della Robbia, Palace of Necessidades
Roundel, St. Luke, by della Robbia, Palace of Necessidades 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 depicts a roundel of St.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts a roundel of St. Luke attributed to della Robbia, located at the Palace of Necessidades.
History & Provenance
The image was likely taken by Charles Thurston Thompson, the first Museum Photographer, appointed by Sir Henry Cole in 1856. Thompson traveled to Iberia in 1866 to document desirable items, including objects from the Royal Palaces in Lisbon.
Technique & Style
Thurston Thompson's documentary approach is evident in the straightforward presentation of the roundel, lacking contextual surroundings.
Artist & collection
Artist
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