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)
'The Toilette'
1857Albumen print | 23.9 x 18.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081533
Photograph of a painting of five partially nude woman depicted in the process of washing themselves and tending to their hair. Part of an inventory number can be seen in the lower left corner.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work attributed to William Etty (1787-1849) (artist)
23.9 x 18.6 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
Presented to Prince Albert
