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The Spanish Steps
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Executed during Prendergast's first trip to Italy, he selected a classic Roman tourist site, theatrical with its sweeping curves, and depicted three dozen red-robed Catholic seminarians flowing down the carefully delineated monumental staircase.
| Artist / Maker | Maurice Prendergast |
|---|---|
| Date | 1898–99 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | color monotype |
| Dimensions | Image: 29.7 x 19 cm (11 11/16 x 7 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type | Monotype |
About the Artist
Maurice Prendergast (American, born Newfoundland [now Canada], 1858–1924) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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