Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
After Richard Hume Lancaster (1773-1853)
'On the Sands at Honfleur'; The Sands at Honfleur c.1863-5
Albumen 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.
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Creator(s)
After Richard Hume Lancaster (1773-1853) (artist)
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annotation: (9.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ South Side [upper mount]annotation: [above work] On the Sands at Honfleur/ [below work] H. LANCASTER. 1841./ Oil on Canvas. 16 in x 21 in. [around photograph]
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5.7 x 8.7 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- People
- 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
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.