Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'The School'; The Visit of the Patron and Patroness to the Village School 1857
Albumen print | 19.8 x 26.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081540
Photograph of the painting 'The Visit of the Patron and Patroness to the Village School' by Thomas Faed (c.1825–1900). The painting depicts two elderly people, one man and one woman, surrounded by school children. An older man, presumably the school teacher, stands beside the elderly couple.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of R Hemming. The painting is now held by Dundee Art Galleries and Museums Collection.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Thomas Faed (1826-1900) (artist)
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19.8 x 26.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
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Presented to Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- People
- Children
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Buildings for educational, scientific & cultural purposes
- Schools
- Buildings for educational, scientific & cultural purposes
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-British school
- Paintings
- Architecture
- visual works
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The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.