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)
'Galilée'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160763
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created in 1834 and first shown at the Paris salon of the same year. This full-length portrait of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) depicts the Italian polymath seated at his desk facing to the left. His head rests on his right hand, whilst his left hand is placed on the desk. He balances an open book on his left knee. A telescope and a globe are visible on the desk.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Precision mechanisms & instruments
- Telescopes
- Precision mechanisms & instruments
- Home economics
- The Home
- Studies (rooms)
- The Home
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Geography
- Globes
- Science, Medicine and Technology
