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
Metallic mirror in carved frame
1856Albumen print | 17.3 x 11.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2514203
Photograph of an ornate mirror with a carved wooden frame, possibly Florentine in origin. The piece dates to the mid 16th century and in the centre is a cameo of a female head in right side profile.
These pieces formed part of the M Soulages collection that were exhibited at the Museum of Ornamental Art in Marlborough House in December 1856.
These pieces formed part of the M Soulages collection that were exhibited at the Museum of Ornamental Art in Marlborough House in December 1856.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
17.3 x 11.0 cm (image)
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Furniture & accessories
- Mirrors
- Furniture & accessories
- Home economics
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Cameos
- Plastic arts
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
