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: Agate Cup by Rudolphi
1854Albumen print | 18.8 x 11.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800202
Photograph of an agate cup on a tall open metalwork stem, with a base decorated with leaf and vine designs and jewels. The stem is interrupted by a sphere, possibly made of rock crystal.
Creator(s)
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Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
18.8 x 11.8 cm (image)
'Agate Cup by Rudolph'
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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
- Home economics
- Tableware
- Cups
- Tableware
- Home economics
- Places
