Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Portrait by, Rembrandt'; Portrait of a Lady Holding a Glove
1857Albumen print | 17.6 x 15.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2081431
Photograph of the painting 'Portrait of a Lady Holding a Glove' (c.1630s) by Rembrandt (1606-69) and his workshop. The painting portrays a half length portrait of a woman. She faces slightly to the left and looks at the viewer. She holds a glove in her left hand in front of her waist. She wears a large ruff, hair covering and embroidered dress with lace cuffs.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of C. Maud. The painting is now in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
17.6 x 15.2 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Gloves
- Ruffs (clothing)
- Textile Fibres
- Lace
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
