Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER ARY SCHEFFER (1795-1858)
'Mater dolorosa'
1860Albumen print? | RCIN 2865041
Photograph of a work Ary Scheffer, created around 1845. The work depicts a half-size portrait of the Virgin, facing the viewer and turning her head to gaze upwards to the left. She raises her hands slightly over her shoulders.
Scheffer (and his studio) continued throughout his life to produce new works of old compositions on demand. His paintings were also widely reproduced as etchings.
Scheffer (and his studio) continued throughout his life to produce new works of old compositions on demand. His paintings were also widely reproduced as etchings.
Creator(s)
After Ary Scheffer (1795-1858) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of the Virgin Mary
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Religion & Theology
