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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

AFTER ARY SCHEFFER (1795-1858)

'Médora'

1860

Albumen print? | RCIN 2865027

Photograph of work by Ary Scheffer, the prime version of which was created around 1833. Inspired by Lord Byron's poem The Corsair, the image depicts an almost full-length woman seated on a rock, facing three-quarters to the left. Her left hand rests on her right shoulder, while her head leans against her right hand. Her headscarf swirls in the wind.
 
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)
    • Language, Linguistics and Literature
      • Literature
        • Poetry