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: Brass Lamp Stand
1854Albumen print | 18.1 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800200
Photograph of a tripod lamp stand on palmette feet. The central urn is guarded by three-winged chimera facing outwards. The top of the stand consists of a circular lamp holder held by three caryatid figures.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
18.1 x 13.3 cm (image)
'Brass Lamp Stand'
- 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 [London]
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster [London]
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Chimera
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
