Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: French Earthen Vase 1854
Albumen print | 18.2 x 13.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800214
Photograph of a lidded vase. The vase had two handles, both shaped like the head of a goat. The central medallion on the body of the case depicts two nymphs sitting on the back of two satyrs. The nymphs embrace and kiss. The satyrs embrace.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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18.2 x 13.2 cm (image)
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'French Earthen Vase'
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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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Ceramics
- Earthenware
- Engineering & Technology
- Packaging
- Containers
- Vessels (containers)
- Vases
- Vessels (containers)
- Containers
- Packaging
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Goats
- Horticulture
- Berries
- Pineapples
- Berries
- Animal husbandry
- Ceramics
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Pan (myth)
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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