Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)
'Rubens, by himself'; A Self-Portrait
1857Albumen print | 19.6 x 14.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081429
Photograph of a painting of a self portrait by Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). The artist is depicted half length, facing right. He turns his head slightly to gaze at the viewer. He wear a wide brim dark colour hat.
The painting was lent to the 1857 Manchester Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 400156).
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - Antwerp 1640) (artist)
19.6 x 14.4 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Artists
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Medical sciences
- Anatomy
- Human anatomy
- Human Hair
- Moustaches
- Human Hair
- Human anatomy
- Anatomy
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
