Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
A putto
1858Albumen print? | RCIN 2864357
A photograph of a drawing depicting a putto supporting a shield and olive branch now in the Albertina Museum, Vienna (inv. no. 213), where it is catalogued as by Raphael and dated c.1518-1520. Annotated on the verso.
A number of scholars debated the attribution of the drawing, which has been traditionally referred to Raphael. Gianfrancesco Penni and Giulio Romano have also been suggested. This drawing seems to have been part of a larger drawing showing a decorative depiction (see Bibliographic References).
A copy of this photograph (RCIN 854189) can be found in the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection, portfolio 46 (970606)
Creator(s)
After a work attributed to Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (draughtsman)
After a work associated with Giovanni Francesco Penni (1496-c. 1536) (artist)
After a work associated with Giulio Romano (Rome c. 1499-Mantua 1546) (artist)
Attributed to Florence : Alinari (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Putti
- Genealogy and Heraldry
- Heraldry
- Escutcheons (coats of arms)
- Heraldry
