Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Virgin and Child'
c.1863-5Albumen print | 9.9 x 7.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2373698
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This object was displayed in the lobbies outside of the Blue Room, Windsor Castle, where Prince Albert died. The Blue Room was subsequently referred to as The Albert Room.
Prince Albert highly regarded Raphael, considering him one of the greatest artist. This painting was his favourite work by the artist.
Creator(s)
After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)
After Anonymous, 19th century (artist)
After Royal Berlin Porcelain Manufactory (1763-1918) (manufacturer)
annotation: (6.)/ Lobbies North and South of/ the "Albert Room." [upper mount]
annotation: [above work] Virgin and Child [below work] On China. 2 ft 5 1/4 in x 1 ft 10 1/2 in [around photograph]
9.9 x 7.6 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Virgin & Child
- Devotional Images of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- Geography
- Systematic geography
- Landscapes
- Systematic geography
- Organisation
- Documentation
- Books
- Documentation
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Religion & Theology
