Inside the Alhambra, 1886

ArtistAdolf Seel, Wiesbaden 1829–1907 Dillenburg

Oil on canvas

Dimensions with frame140 × 116 × 15 cm

Dimensions without frame101 × 74,5 × 2,2 cm

Depicted locationGranada

Status

on display, room 012

About the workThe Alhambra is bathed in glistening light. Adolf Seel captured the southern Spanish fortress complex in such detail that it seems like a photograph. However, this is not a faithful reproduction of the building; various elements have been embellished or altered. Seel also added a group of Arab men. Built by Muslims in the fourteenth century, the Alhambra inspired many painters and writers in Seel’s era. Spain was not the only location visited by the artist, who studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy: he also travelled to more distant destinations such as North Africa and Palestine.

AccessionBequest Dr. Franz Schoenfeld 1911

Provenance[...]; 1911 erworben durch Schenkung von Dr. Franz Schoenfeld, Düsseldorf

Inventory numberM 4115

Contact

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