Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
An acanthus leaf
1860Albumen print | 23.7 x 13.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2864163
A photograph of a pen and ink drawing depicting a study of an acanthus leaf now in the collection of Musée de Lille. Annotated on the verso.
This drawing is close to other acanthus leaves studies: see RCINs 854192 and 854193 for photographs of these.
A copy of this photograph (RCIN 854194) can be found in the Prince Consort's Rapahel Collection, portfolio 46 (970606)
Creator(s)
After? Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)
Attributed to Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
23.7 x 13.9 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Picture frames
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Architectural design
- Architecture
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Botany
- General botany
- Leaves
- General botany
- Botany
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology