Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Queen Mariana of Austria'
1857Albumen print | 18.6 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2081423
Photograph of a painting of a half length portrait of Queen Mariana of Austria (1634-96). The sitter faces slightly to the left and gazes to the front. Part of an inventory number can be seen in the lower left corner.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Diego Velázquez (1599–1660). The painting is more likely a copy of a portrait of Mariana by Velázquez that is in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work previously attributed to Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) (artist)
18.6 x 15.3 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
