Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Portrait of his first wife'; Portrait of a woman 1857
Albumen 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.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - Antwerp 1640) (artist)
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22.9 x 16.3 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
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
- 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.