Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Albumen print | 20.3 x 28.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081541
Photograph of the painting 'The Wrestling Scene in " from of Act 1 scene iv of William Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' by Daniel Maclise (1806-70). The painting depicts Orlando and Charles who are about to engage in a fight with each other as Rosalind and Celia, who stand in the centre, look on. Edward Ladd Betts commissioned the painting from Maclise in 1854.
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Daniel Maclise (1806-70) (artist)
20.3 x 28.4 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)