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 Chirst soutien des affligés'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160823
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created between 1849 and 1851. The work depicts the Christ standing on the right, full-length and facing to the viewer. He points upwards with his right hand, whilst offering his left hand to a woman who bows before him. She places her right hand on the Christ's palm and extends her left hand around the shoulders of two children.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Jesus Christ- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
