Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
ROBERT HOWLETT (1831-58)
'Angels Heads'
1857Albumen print | 17.6 x 22.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081520
Photograph of a painting after 'Child's Portrait in Different Views: "Angel's Heads"' by Joshua Reynolds (1723-92). The painting depicts five heads of children. The children are represented as angels.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Samuel Jones-Loyd, Baron Overstone (1796-1883).
Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After a work previously attributed to Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-92) (artist)
17.6 x 22.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- People
- Children
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Angels
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- People
