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)
'J. Fletcher'
1857Albumen print | 21.5 x 16.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2081393
Photograph of a painting of a three-quarter length portrait of the playwright John Fletcher (1579-1625). The sitter stands facing a quarter to the right and gazing at the viewer. He poses with his left hand on his hip and right hand resting on a table beside him. There is a piece of paper on the table.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
Unknown Person (artist)
21.5 x 16.8 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
