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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

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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.

  • 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)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
    Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-British school
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Italy
          • Lazio [Italy]
            • Rome [Lazio]
              • Roman Forum [Rome]