Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Philip 2nd and Velasquez' 1857
Albumen print | 22.5 x 15.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081514
Photograph of a painting depicting two men standing beside a large easel in an interior setting. The man on the right holds a painting palette.
At the time of the photograph, the men depicted in the painting were identified as the artist Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) and Philip II of Spain (1527-98). Based on the life dates of the artist and King, and the appearance of the man on the left, it is more likely the identity of the man on the left is Philip IV (1605-65). The painting was attributed to A. J. Herbert.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After A J Herbert (artist)
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22.5 x 15.6 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- People
- Artists
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Art
- visual works
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