Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Portrait of his first wife'; Portrait of a woman
1857Albumen print | 22.9 x 16.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2081421
Photograph of a painting of a half length portrait of woman, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head slightly and gazes at the viewer. She wears an elaborate lace collar.
The painting is attributed to Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) and was once thought to be a portrait of his first wife, Isabella Brant (1591-1626). The painting was lent to the 1857 Manchester Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901), and remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 400118). The work is currently on display at Hampton Court.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - Antwerp 1640) (artist)
22.9 x 16.3 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Textile Fibres
- Lace
- Textile Fibres
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Dutch school
- Paintings
- Art
- Science, Medicine and Technology
