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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

CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

'Bay of Salerno'

1857

Albumen print | 12.0 x 31.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2081545

Photograph of a painting of a beach landscape. In the middle ground, towards the centre, left, is a tower positioned on top of a rocky outcrop. There is a boat on the right side of the painting.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

  • 12.0 x 31.7 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Geography
      • Physiography
        • Beaches
        • Oceans
          • Sea
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs