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 Mock Election'
1857Albumen print | 20.4 x 26.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2372824
Photograph of the painting 'The Mock Election' by Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846). At the centre of the work is a polling station. The polling station is surrounded by a large crowd of people.
The painting (RCIN 405824) was lent to the 1857 Manchester Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The painting remains in the Royal Collection.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
After Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786-1846) (artist)
20.4 x 26.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
From an album presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Mace (club)
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Clothing
- Headgear
- Hats
- Cocked hats
- Hats
- Headgear
- Clothing
- Engineering & Technology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
