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 young lady'
1857Albumen print | 22.7 x 14.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2081416
Photograph of a painting of a full length portrait of a young girl, standing, facing slightly to the left. She gazes at the viewer. The young girls wears an elaborate dress with lace collar and sleeves. She holds a feather fan in her left hand.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Diego Velázquez (1599-1660).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work attributed to Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) (artist)
22.7 x 14.7 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Fans
- Textile Fibres
- Lace
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
- Science, Medicine and Technology
