Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
ROBERT HOWLETT (1831-58)
'The Rent Day'
1857Albumen print | 21.0 x 31.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2081492
Photograph of the painting 'The Rent Day' by Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841). The painting depicts a large group of people in an interior setting. On the left, an elderly man stands before three men seated around a table. Behind the elderly man is a woman with two children.
Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841) (artist)
21.0 x 31.1 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Children
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mammals
- Humans
- Babies (human)
- Humans
- Mammals
- Animals
- Zoology
