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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 Baggage Waggon [sic]'

1857

Albumen print | 15.8 x 33.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2081536

Photograph of a painting depicting a group of soldiers marching across a landscape. The soldiers are accompanied by two wagons. A family and a dog follow the soldiers. Two young children stand on the far left side of the painting, watching the procession. A group of ducks stand at their feet.

  • Creator(s)

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

    After a work attributed to William James Müller (1812-45) (artist)

  • 15.8 x 33.8 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vehicles
          • Simple transport
            • Waggons
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Dogs
    • People
      • Children
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Birds
              • Ducks
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Paintings
          • Paintings-British school
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs