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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)

'Devotion'

1857

Albumen print | 21.1 x 12.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081452

Photograph of a drawing depicting a full length portrait of a woman kneeling, facing left. She holds rosary beads in both her hands, in front of her body, and gazes upwards.

  • Creator(s)

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

  • 21.1 x 12.4 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs