Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)
'Le petit mendiant'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160787
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created in 1844 in Rome. The work depicts a barefoot young woman in full length, seated on the steps of a Baroque-style building, facing to the right. A baby is snug in her lap nursing, while an older child stands between her knees holding a begging bowl.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Architectural history
- Baroque Architecture
- Architectural history
- Architecture
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
