Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)
'Henry Duc of Guise'
1857Albumen print | 26.5 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081435
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
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Animal husbandry
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Flemish school
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
