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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

'Palace of the Caesars in the 19th Century'

1857

Albumen print | 25.3 x 20.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2081516

Photograph of a painting of three children sitting in front of the Roman Forum, Rome. Two of the children are seated on the ground playing cards. The child on the far left stands and looks over them. The Arch of Septimius Severus can be seen in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    After Frederick Yates Hulstone (1800-69) (artist)

  • 25.3 x 20.2 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Lazio [Italy]
            • Rome [Lazio]
              • Forum Romanum [Rome]
    • People
      • Children
    • Organisation
      • Documentation
        • Cards
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs