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View of Castel Gandolfo

c. 1870s

Myles Birket Foster

(British, 1825–1899)
Culture
England, 19th century
Medium
watercolor
Measurements
Sheet: 16.5 x 23.8 cm (6 1/2 x 9 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
In memory of Ralph King, gift of Mrs. Ralph King; Ralph T. Woods, Charles G. King; and Frances King Schafer 1946.285
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Location
Not on view
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Description

In his watercolors, Foster depicted an idealized life in rural England. His work was appreciated as Pre-Raphaelite in its intricate detail, but was without the harsh color and unorthodox subjects that made the brotherhood controversial. Foster’s watercolors proved enormously appealing to the Victorians; each new work was eagerly anticipated, and color lithographs after his watercolors helped popularize his imagery. While the English countryside was the inspiration for much of his work, he traveled abroad regularly, and made several trips to Italy in the 1870s. A view of peasants picnicking at the gates of Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano is the subject of this watercolor.

View of Castel Gandolfo

c. 1870s

Myles Birket Foster

(British, 1825–1899)
England, 19th century

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