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 night in a convent'
1857Albumen print | 15.5 x 21.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081483
Photograph of a painting of a woman sleeping. Her right hand has fallen to the ground. Beside her, on a table, are some garments and a necklace with a cross.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
15.5 x 21.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Monastic buildings
- Convents
- Monastic buildings
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Architecture
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
