Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Silver Cup by Morel 1854
Albumen print | 16.0 x 10.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800174
Photograph of a silver lidded cup decorated with scroll chasing and gem insets. The stem has a sphere, half way up, decorated with four medallions. The medallion facing the camera depicts a satyr. The cup bowl and lid have figures in high relief. The handle has the shape of a semi-naked infant holding cymbals.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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16.0 x 10.1 cm (image)
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'Silver Cup by Morel'
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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
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Metals
- Silver
- Metals
- Chemistry
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Tableware
- Cups
- Tableware
- Home economics
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Percussion instruments
- Cymbals
- Percussion instruments
- Musical instruments
- Music
- visual works
In Partnership with
The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.