Edward Henry Corbould (1815-1905)
Scene from Goethe's Faust: the appearance of the Spirit of the Earth dated 26 Aug 1852
Watercolour and bodycolour | 44.5 x 61.5 cm (sight) | RCIN 451116
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Corbould’s painting depicts the moment at which Mephistopheles appears to the scholar Faust in his laboratory. The Queen had attended a performance of the play in June 1852. She had been particularly struck by the appearance of Mephistopheles, who, she recorded, was ‘quite horrid to look at’.
Signed and dated: EDWARD H. CORBOULD. AUGUST 26 1852
Text adapted from Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010Provenance
Given to Prince Albert by Queen Victoria, on his birthday, 26th August 1852 [Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 460]
Corbould was paid 80gns on 8 March 1853 -
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Medium and techniques
Watercolour and bodycolour
Measurements
44.5 x 61.5 cm (sight)
66.0 x 84.0 cm (frame) (frame, external)
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Other number(s)
RL 23137
