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 M. Cavendish Harley'
1857Albumen print | 12.5 x 7.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2081499
Photograph of a painting of a portrait of Margaret Cavendish Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (1715-85) by Charles Jervas (c. 1675-1739). The sitter is depicted half length, standing, facing towards the viewer. She turns her head slightly to the left. The sitter wears a hat with feather decoration, and a richly embroidered jacket with lace cuffs. The painting is inscribed with the name of the sitter, in the upper right corner.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Charles Jervas (c. 1675-1739) (artist)
12.5 x 7.2 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Textile Fibres
- Lace
- Textile Fibres
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art needlework
- Embroidery
- Art needlework
- Science, Medicine and Technology
