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Exhibitions and records of works of art

Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

'White and Red Roses'

1857

Albumen print | 16.4 x 16.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081500

Photograph of a painting of a double portrait of two women. The women are depicted half length, gazing at the viewer. They stand beside each other. The woman on the right faces left and turns her head to the viewer. She holds her hands together in front of her chest.  

  • Creator(s)

    Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

    After Charles Baxter (1809-79) (artist)

  • 16.4 x 16.6 cm (image)

    54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

  • Presented to Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Organisation
      • Form of documents
        • Correspondence
    • Physical and Mental Activities
      • Writing
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Home economics
        • Furniture & accessories
          • Tables
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Spain
          • Andalusia [Spain]
            • Seville [Andalucia]
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs