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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Henry Duc of Guise' 1857

Albumen print | 26.5 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081435

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Photograph of a painting of a full length portrait of Claude de Lorraine, duc de Chevreuse (1578-1657) by Frans Porbus the Younger (1569-1622). The sitter is depicted full length, standing, facing the viewer. He poses with his left hand on his hip and his right hand on a nearby cabinet. On the right a dog is seated at his feet, gazing upwards at the sitter.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    After Frans Porbus the Younger (1569-1622) (artist)

  • 26.5 x 16.5 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-Flemish school