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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable 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.

  • Creator(s)

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

    After a work attributed to Giorgione (Castelfranco c. 1478-1510) (artist)

  • 21.8 x 18.5 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Music
        • Musical instruments
          • Guitars
      • Art
        • Paintings
    • Physical and Mental Activities
      • Reading (activity)
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Rivers
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums