Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)
'Princes Arthur and Leopold'
c.1863-5Albumen print | 5.9 x 4.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2373717
Photograph or a porcelain work featuring a portrait of Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) and Prince Leopold later Duke of Albany(1853-84). The young princes wear costumes of the sons of King Henry IV (in the play of Richard II), which they wore at the bal costumé, 7 April 1859.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This object was displayed in Prince Albert's writing room, on the east side.
Creator(s)
After Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
(15.)/ The Prince Consort's Writing Room/ East Side
[above work] Princes Arthur and Leopold./ [below work] April 7th 1859./ On China. 4 in x 3 in.
5.9 x 4.2 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Ethnology
- Costume & National dress
- Swiss national costume
- Costume & National dress
- Ethnology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Costume-Fancy Dress
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Entertainment
- Balls (dancing)
- Entertainment
- Social sciences
