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 village choir'
1857Albumen print | 16.1 x 23.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2081473
Photograph of a painting of a village choir, showing a group of people standing on a church balcony. A selection of the people sing or play instruments, whilst others read their music books. The painting is photographed in its frame. A plaque stating 'T. WEBSTER, R.A.' is attached to the lower side of the frame.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Thomas Webster (1800-86). It is more likely the painting is a copy of Webster's 1847 original.
Creator(s)
Robert Howlett (1831-58) (photographer)
After a work copying Thomas Webster (1800-86) (artist)
16.1 x 23.1 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical forms
- Choirs (musical)
- Vocal music
- Singing
- Musical instruments
- Cellos
- Musical forms
- Architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Christian church architecture
- Churches
- Christian church architecture
- Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
- Art
- Paintings
- Paintings-English school
- Paintings
- Music
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Construction
- Structural parts of buildings
- Balconies
- Structural parts of buildings
- Construction
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
