Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
ROBERT HOWLETT (1831-58)
Fresco by Consoni, in the Promenade Gallery, Buckingham Palace
1856Albumen print | 10.2 x 24.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2101933
Photograph of a fresco by Consoni, showing a group of putti. The putti engage in a variety of activities including blowing horns, pretending to be a horse and carrying each other. Fresco located in the Promenade (East) Gallery, Buckingham Palace.
Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After Nicola Consoni (1814-84) (artist)
10.2 x 24.1 cm (image)
27.5 x 45.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- Buckingham Palace
- East Gallery [Buckingham Palace]
- Buckingham Palace
- City of Westminster [London]
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Frescoes
- Paintings
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Brass instruments
- Horns (musical instruments)
- Brass instruments
- Musical instruments
- Art
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Putti
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
