Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'A Music Party' 1857
Albumen print | 21.8 x 18.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081354
Photograph of a painting depicting a male and two females seated together by a river. The male, on the left, plays a guitar while the two women read. The painting is photographed in its frame.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Giorgione (1478-1510), the name written on the top edge of the frame.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work attributed to Giorgione (Castelfranco c. 1478-1510) (artist)
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21.8 x 18.5 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)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Guitars
- Musical instruments
- Art
- Paintings
- Music
- Places
- Physiography
- Rivers
- Physiography
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Psychology
- 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.