Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Dr Wardlaw'
1857Albumen print | 27.2 x 18.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2081527
Photograph of a painting of a full length portrait of Reverend Dr Ralph Wardlaw (1779-1853) by Daniel Macnee (1806–82). The sitter is depicted seated on a chair with his legs crossed. He faces towards the viewer. He rests his left arm on a large book, positioned on a table beside the chair, and places his right hand in his lap.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was held by the congregation of Dr. Wardlaw. The painting is now held by Glasgow Museums.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Daniel Macnee (1806-82) (artist)
Subject(s)
Ralph Wardlaw (1779-1853)27.2 x 18.9 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Organisation
- Documentation
- Books
- Documentation
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Precision mechanisms & instruments
- Spectacles
- Precision mechanisms & instruments
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Seating. Chairs
- Chairs
- Seating. Chairs
- Furniture & accessories
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Organisation
