Architectural Model
19th century (made)
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This is an architectural model of the Palace of the Alhambra in Granada in Spain, made by Don Rafael Contreas. The model is made in stucco and framed, glazed and coloured. The window of this model is now almost wholly destroyed.
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Materials and techniques | Stucco, coloured, glazed and framed |
Brief description | Architectural model, stucco, of a window of the Alhambra Palace, by Don Rafael Contreas, Granada, 19th century |
Physical description | Architectural model in stucco, framed and glazed, coloured. |
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Object history | Bought for £4 10s., in 1865. |
Summary | This is an architectural model of the Palace of the Alhambra in Granada in Spain, made by Don Rafael Contreas. The model is made in stucco and framed, glazed and coloured. The window of this model is now almost wholly destroyed. |
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Accession number | 459-1865 |
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Record created | April 22, 2008 |
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