Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Robert Howlett (1831-58)
'Alpine Mastiffs'; Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveller 1857
Albumen print | 25.3 x 32.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081523
Photograph of the painting 'Alpine Mastiffs Reanimating a Distressed Traveller' by Edwin Landseer (1802-73). The painting depicts two dogs, Alpine Mastiffs, standing over the body of an unconscious man. The man is partially covered in snow. The dog on the left licks the man's hand. On the right side of the painting, a group of people, presumably a rescue party, move towards the dogs.
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Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73) (artist)
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25.3 x 32.6 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Earth sciences
- Meteorology
- Snow
- Meteorology
- Earth sciences
- Places
- Physiography
- Mountains
- Physiography
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-British school
- Paintings
- Art
- visual works
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