Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'On the Sands at Honfleur'; The Sands at Honfleur
c.1863-5Albumen print | 5.7 x 8.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2373704
Photograph of the painting 'The Sands at Honfleur' (RCIN 405025). The painting depicts the beach at Honfleur, Normandy at low tide. In the foreground there are two women crouching by a small boat. There is a ship docked in the background.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room, on the south side. The painting was acquired by Prince Albert in 1841.
Creator(s)
After Richard Hume Lancaster (1773-1853) (artist)
(9.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ South Side
[above work] On the Sands at Honfleur/ [below work] H. LANCASTER. 1841./ Oil on Canvas. 16 in x 21 in.
5.7 x 8.7 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Girls
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Vessels (marine)
- Boats
- Ships
- Vehicles
- Simple transport
- Carts
- Simple transport
- Vessels (marine)
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Engineering & Technology
