Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'The Blue Boy' 1857
Albumen print | 26.3 x 17.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081507
Photograph of the painting 'The Blue Boy' by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88). The painting is of a full length portrait of a boy, standing, facing towards the viewer. He wears historical dress and holds a hat in his right hand. He places his left hand on his hip.
At the time of the photograph the painting was in the collection of Hugh Lupus Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster (1825-99). The painting is now held by the Henry E. Huntington Art Gallery, California.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
View person pageAfter Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) (artist)
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26.3 x 17.5 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)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-English school
- Paintings
- Art
- visual works
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