Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
After Unknown Person
'Madonna and Child' c.1863-5
Albumen print | 7.2 x 5.8 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2373695
Photograph of a porcelain work featuring a depiction of Madonna with child.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This object was displayed in the Blue Room, Windsor Castle, where Prince Albert died. The Blue Room was subsequently referred to as The Albert Room.
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Creator(s)
After Unknown Person (artist)
Subject(s)
Blessed Virgin Mary -
annotation: (5.)/ The "Albert" Room./ [upper mount]annotation: [above work] Madonna and Child [beneath work] China. 16 1/2 in x 13 in. [around photograph]
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7.2 x 5.8 cm (image, oval)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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