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 infant Don B. Carlos'
1857Albumen print | 17.3 x 13.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081409
Photograph of a painting of a half length portrait of Don Baltasar Carlos, also known as Balthasar Charles, Prince of Asturias (1629-46). The sitter faces slightly to the left and gazes at the viewer. He wears an embroidered jacket and a sash.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Diego Velázquez (1599-1660). The painting is very similar to his painting of the same subject, dating from 1640. It is possible the painting is by a follower of Velázquez.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After a work previously attributed to Diego Velázquez (1599-1660) (artist)
Subject(s)
Balthasar Carlos, Prince of the Asturias (1629-46)17.3 x 13.4 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Spanish school
- Paintings
- Art
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
