Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
J & K Mudd
Manchester Exhibition of Art Treasures, 1857 Jun 1857
Albumen print | 26.1 x 37.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2935075
Photograph of a general view of the building housing the Manchester Exhibition of 1857. Visible are the three semi-circular roofs of the building and its various other buildings along the sides. The central arch bears the words 'Art Treasures of the United Kingdom'. A path running through a garden on a slope with a brick wall on top is visible in the foreground.
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Creator(s)
J & K Mudd (photographer)
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26.1 x 37.7 cm (image)
36.0 x 46.9 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater Manchester [England]
- Manchester [Greater Manchester]
- Greater Manchester [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Architectural design
- Façades
- Architectural design
- Architecture
- visual works
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.