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)
'La Vierge aux rochers'
1857Albumen print | 13.8 x 13.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2081407
Photograph of a woman's head. She faces a quarter to the left and gazes down. The woman has long, curly hair that frames her face.
The painting is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and resembles his painting 'Head of a Woman' (c.1508).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
13.8 x 13.8 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Italian school
- Paintings
- Art
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
