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| Keywords: Albert Bierstadt - The Blue Grotto, Capri - Walters 371565.jpg The Düsseldorf-trained artist visited Naples and Capri in the summer of 1857 This drawing bears an inscription on the reverse Mr Walters with the compliments of the author The Blue Grotto on the north side of the island of Capri had become renowned as an attraction for tourists during the 19th century Because its entrance was about three feet high it could be entered in a small rowboat The interior of the grotto is about 39 feet high and its depth is 50 feet between 1857 1860 oil cardboard cm 17 3 22 4 accession number 37 1565 24607 William T Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by William T Walters Signature Front lower left AB; Dedication Reverse Mr Walters with the compliments of the author Recollections of Capri; Bierstadt American Drawings from the Walters Art Gallery The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1987 Italian Vistas Selections from the Permanent Collection The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1992-1993 place of origin USA Walters Art Museum license 2D Paintings by Albert Bierstadt Blue grotto Capri in art 1857 paintings Paintings in the Walters Art Museum | ||||
