Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
After William Bambridge (1810-79)
'Victoria. March 20th, 1856' c.1863-5
Albumen print | 6.5 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2373714
Photograph of a work on porcelain featuring a portrait of Victoria, Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), kneeling at an altar at Windsor Castle.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This object was displayed in Prince Albert's writing room, on the east side.
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Creator(s)
After William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901) -
annotation: (15.)/ The Prince Consort's Writing Room/ East Side [upper mount]annotation: [above work] Victoria March 20th, 1856./ [below work] On China. 5 in x 5 in. [around photograph]
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6.5 x 5.8 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- visual works
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