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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

ROBERT HOWLETT (1831-58)

'St. Michael's Mount'; Mount St Michael, Cornwall

1857

Albumen print | 18.9 x 30.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2081494

Photograph of the painting 'Mount St. Michael's, Cornwall' by Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867). The painting depicts various boats in rough water. In the foreground, it appears a boat has sunk and those on board are escaping by small boats. St. Michael's Mount features prominently in the background.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Henry William Eaton (1816–91). The painting is now held by the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia.  

  • Creator(s)

    Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)

    After Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867) (artist)

  • 18.9 x 30.9 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Physiography
        • Oceans
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Cornwall [England]
              • St Michael's Mount [Cornwall]
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Earth sciences
        • Meteorology
          • Storms
      • Zoology
        • Animals
          • Birds
            • Gulls
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Communication and transport
        • Accidents
          • Shipwrecks
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
          • Ships