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 First Born'
1857Albumen print | 22.0 x 18.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081471
Photograph of the painting 'The First Born' by Charles West Cope (1811-90). The painting depicts a woman leaning over and gazing at a sleeping infant. The infant is laid out on a blanket.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Charles West Cope (1811-90) (artist)
22.0 x 18.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mammals
- Humans
- Babies (human)
- Humans
- Mammals
- Animals
- Zoology
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
