Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Rienzi in the Forum' 1857
Albumen print | 21.2 x 32.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2081524
Photograph of 'Rienzi in the Forum' by Alfred Elmore (1815-81). The painting depicts Cola di Rienzo (1313-54) standing on a platform, addressing a crowd of people. There are a range of ruins in the background.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Alfred Elmore (1815-81) (artist)
Subject(s)
Cola di Rienzo (1313-54) -
21.2 x 32.2 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)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-British school
- Paintings
- Art
- Places
- Europe
- Italy
- Lazio [Italy]
- Rome [Lazio]
- Roman Forum [Rome]
- Rome [Lazio]
- Lazio [Italy]
- Italy
- Europe
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.