Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Venetian Frame Gilt
1854Albumen print | 18.5 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800228
Photograph of an elaborate symmetrical gilt frame featuring designs of sprays of flowers, flowers in flared vases and cherubs' heads on wings. A scalloped shell decorates the bottom end of the frame.
Creator(s)
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Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
18.5 x 13.3 cm (image)
'Venetian Frame Gilt'
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Greater London [England]
- London [Greater London]
- City of Westminster
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Picture frames
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
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- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Places
