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September 8, 1823
New Hampshire Statesman
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
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An original, authenticated portrait of Christopher Columbus from Seville's National Museum, preserved after the Cartuja institution's suppression, is presented to the United States by Consul George G. Barrell and destined for the Capitol in Washington.
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PORTRAIT OF COLUMBUS.
We are highly gratified to state by the last arrival from Spain, our country is put in possession of an original and celebrated likeness of Columbus. Its more particular history has been forwarded to Washington, where the picture is destined to add to those already in the capitol. By a certificate from the President of the National Museum of Seville, verified at the office of the Political Chief of that city, and which is attached to the canvas, we observe that it is identified in all its parts as an original, and by the same master who produced the full length likeness of Columbus which is still at Seville. The certificate further states, that this is the same that was in the Cartuja.
It is presented to the nation by George G. Barrell, Esq. United States' Consul at Malaga, who secured the possession of it at Seville, by the aid of the Prior of the Cartuja, when that Institution suffered suppression.
The painting itself manifests the hand of a master, and is well preserved; but its chief value consists in its being an original and true likeness of Columbus; as such to Americans it must be deemed a valuable acquisition—and to the votaries of painting a triumph of their art, which possesses thus a faculty to rob from the grave that portion of its terrors which it derives from oblivion.
N. Y. Daily Adv.
We are highly gratified to state by the last arrival from Spain, our country is put in possession of an original and celebrated likeness of Columbus. Its more particular history has been forwarded to Washington, where the picture is destined to add to those already in the capitol. By a certificate from the President of the National Museum of Seville, verified at the office of the Political Chief of that city, and which is attached to the canvas, we observe that it is identified in all its parts as an original, and by the same master who produced the full length likeness of Columbus which is still at Seville. The certificate further states, that this is the same that was in the Cartuja.
It is presented to the nation by George G. Barrell, Esq. United States' Consul at Malaga, who secured the possession of it at Seville, by the aid of the Prior of the Cartuja, when that Institution suffered suppression.
The painting itself manifests the hand of a master, and is well preserved; but its chief value consists in its being an original and true likeness of Columbus; as such to Americans it must be deemed a valuable acquisition—and to the votaries of painting a triumph of their art, which possesses thus a faculty to rob from the grave that portion of its terrors which it derives from oblivion.
N. Y. Daily Adv.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Columbus Portrait
Seville Museum
George Barrell
Cartuja Suppression
Historical Likeness
What entities or persons were involved?
Columbus
George G. Barrell
Prior Of The Cartuja
Where did it happen?
Seville, Spain; Malaga, Spain; Washington, Capitol
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Key Persons
Columbus
George G. Barrell
Prior Of The Cartuja
Location
Seville, Spain; Malaga, Spain; Washington, Capitol
Story Details
An original portrait of Columbus, authenticated by the National Museum of Seville, is acquired by US Consul George G. Barrell with aid from the Prior of the Cartuja after the institution's suppression and presented to the nation for the Capitol.