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: Chinese Card Rack Carved in Ivory
1854Albumen print | 19.6 x 13.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800220
Photograph of an intricately carved ivory rack with human figures, trees, leaf scrolls, fish and dragons. The rack has seven sections, each with a plaque with the day of the week on it, starting with Sunday.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
19.6 x 13.4 cm (image)
'Chinese Card Rack Carved in Ivory'
- 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
- Organisation
- Documentation
- Cards
- Documentation
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Fish
- Mythical creatures
- Dragons
- Chinese Dragons
- Dragons
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
