Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Robert Howlett (1831-58)
'Francis I' 1857
Albumen print | 17.7 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2372830
Photograph of a painting of a half-length portrait of Francis I of France (1494-1547) facing a quarter to the left. He gazes ahead, away from the viewer. He wears a hat with a feather trim and a jacket, or doublet, with a slashed, open design. Part of an inventory number can be seen in the lower left corner.
The painting (RCIN 403433) was lent to the 1857 Manchester Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901), and remains in the Royal Collection. At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Hans Holbein the Younger (c. 1497-1543) but is now thought to have been created by a member of the workshop of Joos van Cleve (d. 1540/41). The painting is currently on display at Hampton Court.
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Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After a work by the workshop of Joos van Cleve (d. 1540/41) (artist)
Subject(s)
François I, King of France (1494-1547) -
17.7 x 14.9 cm (image)
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From an album presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Side arms (weapons)
- Daggers
- Side arms (weapons)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Jackets
- Doublets
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Engineering & Technology
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animal physiology
- Feathers
- Animal physiology
- Zoology
- visual works
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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.