Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Parental advice'; A Singing Practice
1857Albumen print | 15.8 x 17.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081445
Photograph of the painting 'A Singing Practice' by Gerard ter Borch (1617-81). The painting depicts a young woman standing with her back facing the viewer. She holds a song book. A young male and an older female are seated in front of her. The young man holds up his right hand whilst the woman drinks.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Francis Charles Granville Egerton, 3rd Earl of Ellesmere (1847-1914). The painting is currently held by the National Galleries of Scotland.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Gerard ter Borch (Zwolle 1617-Deventer 1681) (artist)
15.8 x 17.4 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Vocal music
- Singing
- Vocal music
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Dutch school
- Paintings
- Music
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport