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MURILLO (Bartolome Esteban)
(1618-1682)
56. — Praying Magdalen
The .Magdalen in violet robe, kneeling, in profile to the right, before a cavern, her hands joined in prayer; books, a vase, and a skull are on the ground. Full-length, life-size figure.
Canvas, 65 in. by 48 in.
Etched by Lurat.
Exhibited at the Royal Academy, London, 1879. — Spanish Art Exhibition. London, 1894-189.5.
Mentioned in Curtis « Velazquez and Murillo », p. 261, n° 3y3 E. Presented by Ferdinand VII, King of Spain, to the Dowager Queen Christiana. Sold by order of II. M. Queen Isabella to Mr. Brooks for 3ooo pounds. From the Collection of Mrs. B. (Brooks), Paris, 1877. J. Osmaston, Esq., London —
Sir John G. T. Sinclair, Bart., London.
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