Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Sir H. Guildford'; Sir Henry Guildford (1489-1532)
1857Albumen print | 19.8 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081379
Photograph of a painting of a half length portrait of Sir Henry Guildford (1489-1532) by Hans Holbein the Younger (c.1497-1543). The sitter poses facing three-quarters to the right and gazing ahead, away from the viewer. A number written on a piece of paper can be seen in the lower left corner.
The painting was lent to the 1857 Manchester Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The painting remains in the Royal Collection, RCIN 400046.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
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After Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543) (artist)
19.8 x 15.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
