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 Rivals'
1857Albumen print | 20.6 x 23.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081462
Photograph of the painting 'The Rivals' by Charles Robert Leslie (1794-1859). The painting depicts a woman standing with three men. The older man on the left uses a cane and, with much effort, bends down to pick up a fan. The woman, at the centre of the composition, appears to ignore the advances of a man standing on the right. The painting is photographed in its frame and an identification number, '175', can be seen in the lower left corner.
Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After Charles Robert Leslie (1794-1859) (artist)
20.6 x 23.6 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Travel Goods
- Walking sticks
- Canes
- Walking sticks
- Clothing
- Fans
- Travel Goods
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Women
- Science, Medicine and Technology
