Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Victoria. March 20th, 1856'
c.1863-5Albumen print | 6.5 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2373714
Photograph of a work on porcelain featuring a portrait of Victoria, Princess Royal, later Empress of Germany (1840-1901), kneeling at an altar at Windsor Castle.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This object was displayed in Prince Albert's writing room, on the east side.
Creator(s)
After William Bambridge (photographer)
Subject(s)
Empress Friedrich, German Empress and Queen of Prussia (1840-1901)annotation: (15.)/ The Prince Consort's Writing Room/ East Side [upper mount]
annotation: [above work] Victoria March 20th, 1856./ [below work] On China. 5 in x 5 in. [around photograph]
6.5 x 5.8 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- visual works
