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)
'Sir H. Lee'
1857Albumen print | 26.1 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081414
Photograph of a painting of a three-quarter length portrait of Sir Henry Lee (1533-1611) standing, facing a quarter to the left. He turns his head to gaze at the viewer. He places his left hand on his hip and his right hand on the head of a dog who stands beside him, on the far left side of the work.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (c. 1561-1636) (artist)
26.1 x 19.0 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Science, Medicine and Technology
