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Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Chapel of La Carretería, Seville

Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Chapel of La Carretería, Seville, by Unknown, photographic, 1850
Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Chapel of La Carretería, Seville, by Unknown, photographic, 1850

Processional statuary group belonging to the Fraternity of the Chapel of La Carretería, Seville is a photographic photography by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This black-and-white photograph depicts a processional statuary group associated with the Fraternity of the Chapel of La Carretería in Seville.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows a series of religious statues on carts, adorned in long robes and tall hats, arranged as if participating in a procession.

History & Provenance

The photograph was part of a collection of 611 images once owned by John Singer Sargent, donated to the Museum by his sisters in 1925. Most of the photographs were likely acquired from local professional photographers during Sargent's travels.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known