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Robert Howlett (1831-58)
'The village choir' 1857
Albumen print | 16.1 x 23.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2081473
Photograph of a painting of a village choir, showing a group of people standing on a church balcony. A selection of the people sing or play instruments, whilst others read their music books. The painting is photographed in its frame. A plaque stating 'T. WEBSTER, R.A.' is attached to the lower side of the frame.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Thomas Webster (1800-86). It is more likely the painting is a copy of Webster's 1847 original.
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Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After a work copying Thomas Webster (1800-86) (artist)
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16.1 x 23.1 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)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical forms
- Choirs (musical)
- Vocal music
- Singing
- Musical instruments
- Cellos
- Musical forms
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Christian church architecture
- Churches
- Christian church architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-English school
- Paintings
- Music
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Construction
- Structural parts of buildings
- Balconies
- Structural parts of buildings
- Construction
- 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.