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)
'Lord Burleigh in the court of wards'
1857Albumen print | 16.9 x 16.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081392
Photograph of a painting of an overhead view of a court meeting attended by many men. On the far end of the painting, in the centre, is the Master of the Court, Lord Burghley.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond (1791-1860).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
Subject(s)
William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-98)16.9 x 16.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Flemish school
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
