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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 A WORK ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES WEST COPE (1811-90)

'Baby's Turn'

1857

Albumen print | 18.9 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2081460

Photograph of the painting 'Baby's Turn' by Charles West Cope (1811-90). The painting depicts a young woman feeding a toddler-age child. They are seated at a table. Various objects, including a cup and plates of food, are laid out on the table. The painting is photographed in its frame and an identification number, '161', features in the lower left corner.

  • Creator(s)

    After a work attributed to Charles West Cope (1811-90) (artist)

  • 18.9 x 14.9 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Tableware
          • Plates
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs