Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Scheldt, near Antwerp'; The Quay at Antwerp during the Fair Time 1857
Albumen print | 19.7 x 30.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2081493
Photograph of the painting 'The Quay at Antwerp during the Fair Time' by Sir Augustus Wall Callcott (1779-1844). The painting depicts a harbour crowded with many ships and boats. There is a building with a tall tower in the distant background.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Sir Augustus Wall Callcott (1779-1844) (artist)
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19.7 x 30.2 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)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Vessels (marine)
- Boats
- Ships
- Waterway engineering
- Harbours
- Vessels (marine)
- Engineering & Technology
- Places
- Europe
- Belgium
- Flanders [Belgium]
- Antwerpen [Belgium]
- Antwerp [Belgium]
- Antwerpen [Belgium]
- Flanders [Belgium]
- Belgium
- Europe
- visual works
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