Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)
Installation view of the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857
Albumen print | 28.3 x 24.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2372825
Photograph of an installation view of the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition. The photograph depicts various pieces of furniture, as well as sculptures and decorative arts, displayed in front of a wall of paintings. The paintings are all portraits and are closely hung, their frames touching. In the foreground is a bannister, functioning to protect the objects on display.
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Creator(s)
Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)
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annotation: Photo.d P.H. De La Motte [break] Manchester, Published by Thomas Agnew & Sons. Publishers & Printsellers to Her Majesty. July 6th 1857. [beneath work]
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28.3 x 24.2 cm (image)
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From an album presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Art
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Furniture
- Furniture & accessories
- Home economics
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater Manchester [England]
- Manchester [Greater Manchester]
- Greater Manchester [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- 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.