Estudio Amer Madrid: Palacio de las Dueñas Sevilla Courtyard (Vintage Photo 40x30CM Kodak BRTF 1940s)

rare original vintage photo - no new print! 

subject: the monumental main courtyard (patio principal) of the historic palacio de las dueñas in sevilla (andalusia, spain), featuring renaissance-mudéjar arches, plateresque balustrades, and a central fountain surrounded by palm trees.

photo studio: estudio amer, madrid 

date of creation: early 1940s (circa 1940–1944).

medium: vintage gelatin silver print on premium kodak brtf-2z photographic paper.

dimensions: approx. 40 x 30 cm / 15.7 x 11.8 inches (large exhibition/portfolio size).

condition: very good...tiny chip off on lower right side near white border...crisp focus highlighting the intricate plasterwork (yeserías), beautiful dunamic contrast, clean margins, and an untouched reverse....please also refer to scans which show complete front & back of photo

3rd photo show the kodak cardboard box in which the photo, amongst others, was stored -> it is stamped on bottom: estudio amer

secure shipping: worldwide registered airmail - flat (not rolled) between heavy cardboard to prevent bendmarks and creases...

detailed description

this spectacular large-format vintage photograph captures the breathtaking architectural elegance of the palacio de las dueñas in seville, one of spain’s most celebrated noble estates belonging to the house of alba. the vertical composition masterfully frames the grand, two-tiered courtyard. the lower gallery showcases exquisite mudéjar-style arches supported by classical marble columns, decorated with intricate plasterwork, while the upper level features a refined plateresque-gothic balustrade. the sun-drenched patio is brought to life by towering palm trees that cast dramatic, organic shadows across the historic facades, leading the eye toward the tiled central fountain.

expertly developed in madrid by estudio amer, this exhibition-sized print demonstrates a flawless handling of light and texture. the premium kodak brtf paper stock perfectly handles the brilliant white highlights of the andalusian sun without losing the delicate details of the stone and brickwork in the shaded arcades. a premier collectible for historians of spanish palace architecture, seville regional heritage, and fine mid-century photography.

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