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)
'Snyders'
1857Albumen print | 19.8 x 14.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2372831
Photograph of a painting of a portrait of the artist Frans Snyders by Antony van Dyck, dating from the 1620s. The sitter is depicted half length, looking towards the viewer. He rests his hands on the back of a chair.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle (180- 89). The painting is now held by the Frick Collection, New York.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) (artist)
19.8 x 14.4 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- From an album presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Flemish school
- Paintings
- Art
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
