Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Martyrdom of L. Saunders'; The Martyrdom of Laurence Saunders at Coventry 1857
Albumen print | 15.1 x 19.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081502
Photograph of the left panel of the triptych 'The Martyrdom of Laurence Saunders at Coventry' by Charles West Cope (1811-90). The painting depicts a woman, full length, holding a baby in her right arm. She stands beside a large door. With her left hand she rings a bell.
At the time of the photograph, she painting was in the collection of Mrs Thurburn. The painting is now held by the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Charles West Cope (1811-90) (artist)
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15.1 x 19.4 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)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mammals
- Humans
- Babies (human)
- Humans
- Mammals
- Animals
- Zoology
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- West Midlands [England]
- Coventry [West Midlands]
- West Midlands [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Construction
- Structural parts of buildings
- Doors
- Structural parts of buildings
- Construction
- 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.