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 Misers'
1857Albumen print | 16.2 x 13.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081394
Photograph of a painting of two men. One of the men, on the left, wears glasses and is writing on a piece of parchment. Beside him, on the right, a man points at the parchment. There is a parrot and a candle behind them.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Quentin Massys (c.1465-1530). It is now thought the work is by a follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele (c.1490/95-c.1567). The work was lent to the 1857 Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and remains in the Royal Collection, RCIN 405707.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
16.2 x 13.6 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Birds
- Parrots
- Birds
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-Flemish school
- Paintings
- Art
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Writing
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
