Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art
Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Top of a Sandalwood Box from India 1854
Albumen print | 12.1 x 18.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800230
Photograph of the lid of a carved sandalwood box. The lid depicts Shiva and his consort Parvati (Umamaheshvara) riding on his sacred bull, Nandi, flanked by a pair of dancers. The central panel is framed by a series of richly decorated borders.
The box, or casket, depicted was displayed at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and is now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The box, or casket, depicted was displayed at the Great Exhibition in 1851 and is now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Creator(s)
View person pageFrancis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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12.1 x 18.6 cm (image)
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'Top of a Sandalwood Box from India'
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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
- Asia
- India
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Goats
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Floral decorations
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- visual works
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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.