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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Indiaman Ashore' 1857

Albumen print | 22.5 x 33.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081538

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Photograph of the painting 'Indiaman Ashore' by Samuel Prout (1784-1852). The painting depicts a large ship arriving on the shore of a beach.  A number of people are gathered around the ship. There are various objects, possibly cargo, on the shore in the foreground.
  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    After Samuel Prout (1783-1852) (artist)

  • 22.5 x 33.4 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Ships
            • Cargo ships
    • Places
      • Physiography
        • Beaches
        • Oceans
          • Sea
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Birds
            • Gulls
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-British school