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: Head of Saint Mark. Enamel
1854Albumen print | 16.5 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800166
Photograph of an oval enamel showing a head and shoulder length portrait of a bearded man with receding hair. He faces front and turns his head halfway to the right. His head is encircled by an aureola. Inscribed `SANCTUS MARCUS'.
Creator(s)
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Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
16.5 x 12.9 cm (image)
'Head of Saint Mark'
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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- 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
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