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Charles Clifford
Fountain of Neptune in the Prado, Madrid
[Photographic Souvenir of Spain vol. I]
1861 (ca)
Albumen print
31.0 x 42.5 cm (image)
The Royal Collection
RCIN 2700030
LL/93178
Photograph of the monumental fountain Fuente de Neptuno in Madrid. The fountain comprises a central sculpture of Neptune standing on a clam shell with a trident and a serpent wrapped around his right arm. The clam shell is propelled by two horses with fishes tails. The Museo del Prado can be seen through trees in the background.
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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