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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

AFTER HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)

'Filippo Lippi'

1857-58

Albumen print? | RCIN 2160748

Photograph of a work by Paul Delaroche, created in 1822 and now in the collection of the Musée Magnin, Dijon. The subject matter is inspired by a story in Giorgio Vasari's 'Life of Fra Lippo Lippi' in which the Italian artist becomes enamoured of his model whilst painting in a convent. The image depicts a young nun seated in an armchair on a platform, facing to the viewer. Filippo Lippi is kneeling beside her, gazing at her and holding her left arm in both hands. His painting of the nun is visible on the right, affixed on an easel. 

  • Creator(s)

    After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)

    Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Filippo Lippi (c. 1406-69)
    Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856)
  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Religious orders
          • Nuns
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
          • Monastic buildings
            • Convents
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs