Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Cleopatra'; The Triumph of Cleopatra 1857
Albumen print | 24.0 x 30.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081548
Photograph of a painting of, or after, 'The Triumph of Cleopatra' by William Etty (1787-1849). The painting depicts Cleopatra seated on a boat. Groups of people stand on the boat, or on the bank to greet the ship. There are a group of angels, of putti, in the upper left corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Henry Du Pré Labouchère (1831-1912). 'The Triumph of Cleopatra' is now held by the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After William Etty (1787-1849) (artist)
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24.0 x 30.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Vessels (marine)
- Boats
- Vessels (marine)
- Engineering & Technology
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-British school
- Paintings
- Art
- People
- Putti
- visual works
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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.