Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Cellini's Shield 1854
Albumen print | 11.6 x 17.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800185
Photograph showing a close-up view of The Parade Shield, sometimes known as ''Cellini's Shield' The close up depicts one of the four episodes from the life of Julius Caesar. This particular section depicts The Battle of Dyrrachium with Caesar's armour-bearer cutting off the arm of his assailant.
The shield is held by the Royal Collection (RCNI 62978) and is currently on display in the Queen's Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle.
The shield is held by the Royal Collection (RCNI 62978) and is currently on display in the Queen's Guard Chamber, Windsor Castle.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Benvenuto Cellini (1500-70) -
11.6 x 17.8 cm (image)
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'Cellini's Shield'; The Parade Shield
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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
- Social sciences
- Military affairs
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- War operations
- Battles
- War operations
- Wars, Campaigns & Battles
- Military affairs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Armour
- Shields (armour)
- Helmets
- Armour
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Engineering & Technology
- visual works
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