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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)

'Enamels'

1857

Albumen print | 27.4 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081550

Photograph of a collection of 27 enamels by Henry Bone (1755-1834). The enamels depict portraits of a range of sitters. The enamels are arranged and displayed in a symmetrical pattern.

  • Creator(s)

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

    After Henry Bone (1755-1834) (artist)

  • 27.4 x 14.5 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-British school
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs