Alphonse Neumans - Burning of the Spa, Scarborough

Date	1876
Period	19th century
Origin	France
Medium	Oil on canvas
Dimensions	28.96 x 59.94 cm (11³/₈ x 23⁵/₈ inches)
Gallery	Trinity House Paintings

Description
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‘The Burning of the Spa, Scarborough’ by Belgian artist Alphonse Neumans, depicts
the razing to the ground of the Scarborough Spa when it was consumed by fire on
September 8 1876. Scarborough Spa was officially opened in 1858 after the
discovery of the health-giving waters on the coast, and drew vast numbers of
visitors to the town.

Date: 1876
Period: 19th century
Origin: France
Medium: Oil on canvas
Signature:

Signed and dated ‘1876’ (lower left) by the artist to an old paper label verso

Dimensions: 28.96 x 59.94 cm (11³/₈ x 23⁵/₈ inches)
Provenance:

Private Collection, United Kingdom

Categories: Paintings, Drawings & Prints