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The Hermitage, Villa Madama
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Artist
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
Title
The Hermitage, Villa Madama
Date
Undated
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
61.6 x 82.5 cm.
Dimensions
24 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.
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Private Collection, England
Accession Number
Wilson Online Reference
P91C
Description
In a shady glade, a lane runs across the foreground and on the left a man and a woman greet a friar. A rustic building is at the centre, overhung by trees, while to the right on a gentle slope, a line of trees and small figures are silhouetted against the sunset sky, where birds are flying.
In a shady glade, a lane runs across the foreground and on the left a man and a woman greet a friar. A rustic building is at the centre, overhung by trees, while to the right on a gentle slope, a line of trees and small figures are silhouetted against the sunset sky, where birds are flying.
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Christie's London, 2 May 1986 (197); Private Collection, England; Sotheby's London, 9 March 1988 (68)
Christie's London, 2 May 1986 (197); Private Collection, England; Sotheby's London, 9 March 1988 (68)
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The Villa Madama was designed by Raphael for Cardinal Giuliano dei Medici (later Pope Clement VII) and took its name from having been occupied by Margaret of Austria, daughter of the Emperor Charles V, and Duchess of Parma, in the late 16th century. The location shown was probably called 'Il Teatro' as the tragicomedy <i>Il Pastor Fido</i> by G.B. Guarini was performed there in about 1590. From this the libretto of Handel's eponymous opera was derived (1712, revived 1734).
The Villa Madama was designed by Raphael for Cardinal Giuliano dei Medici (later Pope Clement VII) and took its name from having been occupied by Margaret of Austria, daughter of the Emperor Charles V, and Duchess of Parma, in the late 16th century. The location shown was probably called 'Il Teatro' as the tragicomedy
Il Pastor Fido
by G.B. Guarini was performed there in about 1590. From this the libretto of Handel's eponymous opera was derived (1712, revived 1734).
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E14 William Byrne after Wilson <i>A View in the Villa Madama, near Rome, called Il Teatro</i>, 1765, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, New Haven (B1984.21.428) and other impressions
E14 William Byrne after Wilson
A View in the Villa Madama, near Rome, called Il Teatro
, 1765, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, New Haven (B1984.21.428) and other impressions
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Critical commentary
This composition was clearly one of Wilson's 'good breeders' as at least five authentic versions are known. The present picture may be one of the untraced versions mentioned in WGC.
This composition was clearly one of Wilson's 'good breeders' as at least five authentic versions are known. The present picture may be one of the untraced versions mentioned in WGC.
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WGC pp. 202-3 under pl. 82a
WGC pp. 202-3 under pl. 82a
Link to WG Constable Archive Record
<a href="http://calmview.co.uk/paulmelloncentre/calmview/Record.aspx?src=CalmView.Catalog&id=WGC%2f1%2f1%2f90" title="WGC/1/1/90" class="rewritten">WGC/1/1/90</a>
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William Byrne (1743-1805) after Wilson,
A View in the Villa Madama, near Rome, called II Teatro
, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, New Haven
William Byrne (1743-1805) after Wilson,
A view in the Villa Madama, near Rome, called Il Teatro: Pastor Fido & other dramas having been performed there
, Victoria & Albert Museum, London
William Byrne (1743-1805) after Wilson,
A view in the Villa Madama, near Rome, called Il Teatro: Pastor Fido & other Dramas having been perform'd there
, The British Museum
William Byrne (1743-1805) after Wilson,
A View in the Villa Madama near Rome called Il Teatro
, Royal Academy of Arts
William Byrne (1743-1805) after Wilson,
View in the Villa Madama
, National Museum Wales, Cardiff
Versions
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
The Hermitage, Villa Madama
, Petworth House, National Trust
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
The Hermitage, Villa Madama
, Hagley Hall, Worcestershire
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
The Hermitage, Villa Madama
, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
Richard Wilson (1713/14-1782)
The Garden of the Villa Madama
, National Museum Wales, Cardiff
Wilson and Studio,
The Hermitage, Villa Madama
, Private Collection, Wales
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