Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Lucius Cary, Viscount Falkland'; Sir William Killigrew (1606-95) 1857
Albumen print | 18.8 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081401
Photograph of a painting of a three-quarter length portrait of Sir William Killigrew (1606-95) by Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599–1641). The sitter faces a quarter to the right and gazes ahead. There is a view of landscape is in the upper right corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was believed to be a portrait of Lucius Cary, Viscount Falkland (1610-43).
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) (artist)
Subject(s)
Sir William Killigrew (c. 1606-1695) -
18.8 x 14.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.