Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'The ferry'; Waiting for the ferry
1857Albumen print | 19.6 x 26.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081477
Photograph of the painting 'Waiting for the Ferry' by William Frederick Witherington (1785-1865). The painting depicts groups of people standing on one side of a river. In the foreground on the right is a man, a young girl, a woman and a woman on horseback. Two dogs play on the left. In the middle ground is a woman and a man. The latter holds a fishing rod and waves at passengers on the approaching ferry.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After William Frederick Witherington (1785-1865) (artist)
19.6 x 26.4 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Dogs
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Engineering & Technology
- Vessels (marine)
- Boats
- Ferryboats
- Boats
- Vessels (marine)
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Geography
- Systematic geography
- Landscapes
- Countryside
- Landscapes
- Systematic geography
- Science, Medicine and Technology