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

CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)

Table, plinth and sculpture

c.1853-5

Albumen print | 17.1 x 22.1 cm (curved upper) (image) | RCIN 2369568

Photograph of a collection of three objects, including a sculpture (RCIN 35822.1) on a plinth in the foreground and a table (RCIN 35484) in the background, on top of which sits an inkstand (RCIN 11716). The sculpture in the foreground depicts a child and adult male posed around a bust.

Creator(s)

Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)
17.1 x 22.1 cm (curved upper) (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
  Plastic arts
  Sculpture
  Architecture
  Architectural design
  Architectural decoration & motifs
  Plinths
- Science, Medicine and Technology
  Home economics
  Furniture & accessories
  Tables
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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Table, plinth and sculpture

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