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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

UNKNOWN PERSON

Makolica lustre ware vase by Maestro Giorgio

1856

Albumen print | 11.0 x 17.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2514196

Photograph of a majloica vase, on the left, alongside a plate on the right. The plate features a portrait of the Italian Renaissance painter, Pietro Perugino.

These pieces were part of the M Soulages collection that were then exhibited at the Museum of Ornamental Art at Marlborough House in December 1856.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Pietro Perugino (Città della Pieve c. 1450-Fontignano 1523)
  • 11.0 x 17.4 cm (image)

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Containers
          • Vessels (containers)
            • Vases
      • Home economics
        • Tableware
          • Plates
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs