Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Cosmo the Ist of Tuscany' 1857
Albumen print | 16.9 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2081351
Photograph of a painting of a head and shoulder length portrait of Cosmo I (1519-74). The painting is photographed in its frame. A piece of paper with the number '117' written on it is attached to the frame, in the lower right corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Prince Albert (1819-61) and was attributed to Agnolo Bronzino (1503-72). The painting is now thought to be after Bronzino. Following Prince Albert's death, in 1863 Queen Victoria (1819-1901) donated the painting to the National Gallery, London.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
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16.9 x 13.8 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Italian school
- Paintings
- Art
- visual works
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.