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Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art

After Henri Leys (1815-69)

'The "Forge"' c.1863-5

Albumen print | 8.5 x 7.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2373701

Photograph of the painting 'The Forge' (RCIN 404182) depicting an interior of a seventeenth-century forge. In the foreground, a man hammers a piece of armour. The painting was given to Prince Albert (1819-61) by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) on 24 May 1846.

Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room

  • Creator(s)

    After Henri Leys (1815-69) (artist)

  • annotation: (8.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room./ East Side. [upper mount]
    annotation: [above work] The "Forge"/ [below work] H. LEYS. 1845./ Oil on Panel. 18 in x 14 in. [around photograph]
  • 8.5 x 7.0 cm (image)

    28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Blacksmithery
          • Blacksmiths
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Caps
      • Medical sciences
        • Anatomy
          • Human anatomy
            • Human Hair
              • Beards
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Armour
              • Helmets
      • Food production and preservation
        • Pestles and Mortars
      • Home economics
        • Tableware
          • Mugs
    • People
      • Men
      • Children
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Architecture
        • Architectural design
          • Interiors