Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
UNKNOWN PERSON
French Renaissance Work
1856Albumen print | 15.1 x 11.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2514204
Photograph of a French cabinet carved from walnut wood. Winged sphinxes support the body of the cabinet and in the centre of the pediment at the top of the cabinet is a representation of David holding the head of Goliath. The cabinet is photographed in a room with a stone mantelpiece in the left of the background.
These pieces formed part of the M Soulages collection that were exhibited at the Museum of Ornamental Art in Marlborough House in December 1856.
These pieces formed part of the M Soulages collection that were exhibited at the Museum of Ornamental Art in Marlborough House in December 1856.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
15.1 x 11.1 cm (image)
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Cabinets (furniture)
- Furniture & accessories
- Home economics
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
