Alhambra
Rafael Contreras (1826 - 1890)
Category
Models
Date
circa 1847 - circa 1889
Materials
Wood and plaster
Measurements
456 x 410 mm
Place of origin
Spain
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13566
Summary
A plaster model of the Alhambra having four wooden fretwork windows with three arches, polychromy used on the details, framed and glazed. Original Rafael Contreras label inside framing materials revealed during conservation 'VENTANAS DEL MIRADOR DE LAS DOS HERMANAS' / DE LA ALHAMBRA. / Reducido á un dozavo de su oscala original. / Sus inscripciones son: / "Solo Dios es vencedor." / "..licidad perpetua." / Coleccion de modelos originales de D. Bafael Contrereas, Res - / taurador de la misma. / (Se prohibel..eproduccion).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Rafael Contreras (1826 - 1890), maker