Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
Head of a Man in profile to right wearing a Venetian hat
1860Albumen print | 10.2 x 12 cm (image) | RCIN 2864197
A photograph of a drawing by Raphael (c.1504) currently in the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Lille (inv. Pl 468). The identity of the sitter, as well as the circumstances in which this drawing was made, are matter of dispute. For further discussion, see Bibliographic References.
A copy of this photograph (RCIN 852169) can be found in the Prince Consort's Raphael Collection. portfolio 21 (970580)
Creator(s)
After Raphael (Urbino 1483-Rome 1520) (artist)
Attributed to Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
10.2 x 12 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Bibliographic reference(s)
Joannides 1983 : Joannides, P., 1983. The Drawings of Raphael, with a complete catalogue, Oxford
p.151, no.76Brejon de Lavergnée 1997 : Brejon de Lavergnée, B, 1997. Catalogue des dessins Italiens. Collections du Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Paris
p.183, no.526
