Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER? ALEXIS-SIMON BELLE (1674-1734)
'Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Pitsligo'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866350
Photograph of a half-length portrait of Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678–1762). The sitter is facing three-quarters to the left and gazing at the viewer. He wears a powdered wig with ringlets, a laced cravat, a breastplate and a cloak over his right shoulder. A small piece of paper is attached to the work, in the lower left corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Sir John Stuart-Forbes, Bart. of Pitsligo (1804–1866), Fettercairn House, Kincardineshire. It was later attributed to Alexis-Simon Belle (1674-1734).
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Sir John Stuart-Forbes, Bart. of Pitsligo (1804–1866), Fettercairn House, Kincardineshire. It was later attributed to Alexis-Simon Belle (1674-1734).
Creator(s)
After? Alexis-Simon Belle (1674-1734) (artist)
Subject(s)
Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
