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 duc de Bourgogne'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160799
Photograph of a drawing by Paul Delaroche, created around 1842. The work depicts John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy (1371-1419), admitting to the Royal Council his order to murder the King's brother, Louis I Duke of Orléans (1372-1407). The scene takes place inside a gothic-style throne room with a council table in its centre.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Jean the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy (1371-1419)Louis I, Duke of Orleans (1371-1407)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
