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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

    J & K MUDD

    Manchester Exhibition of Art Treasures, 1857

    Jun 1857

    Albumen print | 26.1 x 37.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2935075

    Photograph of a general view of the building housing the Manchester Exhibition of 1857. Visible are the three semi-circular roofs of the building and its various other buildings along the sides. The central arch bears the words 'Art Treasures of the United Kingdom'. A path running through a garden on a slope with a brick wall on top is visible in the foreground.

    • Creator(s)

      J & K Mudd (photographer)

    • 26.1 x 37.7 cm (image)

      36.0 x 46.9 cm (mount)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • Great Britain
            • England
              • Greater Manchester [England]
                • Manchester [Greater Manchester]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Architectural design
            • Façades
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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