Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
After William Bambridge (1810-79)
'The "Allies", Feby 10th 1856' c.1863-5
Albumen print | 6.4 x 6.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2373715
Photograph of a porcelain piece featuring a portrait of Prince Arthur, Princess Louise and Princess Helena, dressed as soldiers in a tableau of 'The Allies'. Prince Arthur, on the left, is dressed as an English soldier. Princess Louise, in the centre, appears to be dressed as a Vivandiere, a French term for a woman attached to a military regiment as sutlers or canteen-keepers. Princess Helena, on the right, is dressed as a French soldier. Behind the children is a landscape with distant sea and crescent moon. There is a rifle in the foreground, lying on the ground.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This work was displayed in Prince Albert's writing room, on the east side.
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Creator(s)
After William Bambridge (1810-79) (photographer)
After Alfred Hichens Corbould (1821-74) (colourist)
Subject(s)
Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)Princess Helena (1846-1923)Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) -
annotation: (15.)/ The Prince Consort's Writing Room/ East Side [upper mount]annotation: [above work] The "Allies," Feby 10th, 1856./ [below work] On China. 6 in x 6 in. [around photograph]
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6.4 x 6.0 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
Subject(s)
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Wars
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Crimean War (1853-1856)
- Wars of the nineteenth century
- Wars
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- visual works
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