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Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

AFTER ANTHONY VAN DYCK (1599-1641)

'Children of Charles Ist'

1857

Albumen print | 20.5 x 24.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2372819

Photograph of a painting of the five eldest children of Charles I (1600-49) by Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641). In the full length group portrait, the five children are posed with two dogs.

The painting (RCIN 404405) is held in the Royal Collection and is commonly displayed in the Queen's Ballroom, Windsor Castle.

  • Creator(s)

    After Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) (artist)

  • 20.5 x 24.7 cm (image)

  • From an album presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-English school
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
    • Children
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