Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Sculpture in Marble 1854
Albumen print | 17.8 x 13.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800216
Photograph of a relief in marble depicting a youth in classical armour leading a rearing horse towards the right. To the right are several oak trees. A shield, helmet and sword are positioned beside the trees.
The relief probably illustrates the story of Alexander the Great's taming of the wild horse Bucephalus.
The relief probably illustrates the story of Alexander the Great's taming of the wild horse Bucephalus.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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17.8 x 13.9 cm (image)
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'Sculpture in Marble'
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Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- 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
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Armour
- Shields (armour)
- Helmets
- Side arms (weapons)
- Swords
- Armour
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Agriculture and related techniques
- visual works
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