Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Miss Helen Faucit'
Albumen print | 35.6 x 21.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2081529
Photograph of a painting of a portrait of the actress Helena Faucit (1814-98) by Sir Frederick William Burton (1816-1900). The painting depicts Faucit full length, standing, facing the camera. She turns her head three-quarters to the right and gazes ahead. She places her right hand on a stand beside her. Faucit wears a full length, classical-inspired gown and carries a laurel crown in her left hand.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Sir Theodore Martin (1816-1909), who was married to Faucit. Martin bequeathed the painting to the National Galleries Scotland, where it is currently held.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Sir Frederick William Burton (1816-1900) (artist)
Subject(s)
Helena Saville Faucit, Lady Martin (1817-98)35.6 x 21.1 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
