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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 Cardinal Infant Don F. of Austria'

1857

Albumen print | 23.4 x 9.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081419

Photograph of a painting after 'The Cardinal Infante Don Ferdinand of Austria, in Hunting Dress' by Diego Velázquez (1599-1660). The sitter, also known as Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand (c.1609-41), is depicted in full length, holding a rifle. A dog sits in front of him, on the right.

The painting is a copy of the work currently held in Museo del Prado, Madrid. At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of  Colonel H. Baillie and was believed to be by Velázquez, rather than a contemporary copy.

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

  • 23.4 x 9.4 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Firearms
              • Rifles