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: French Earthen Vase
1854Albumen print | 18.2 x 13.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800214
Photograph of a lidded vase. The vase had two handles, both shaped like the head of a goat. The central medallion on the body of the case depicts two nymphs sitting on the back of two satyrs. The nymphs embrace and kiss. The satyrs embrace.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
18.2 x 13.2 cm (image)
'French Earthen Vase'
- 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
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Ceramics
- Earthenware
- Engineering & Technology
- Containers
- Vessels (containers)
- Vases
- Vessels (containers)
- Containers
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Goats
- Horticulture
- Berries
- Pineapples
- Berries
- Animal husbandry
- Ceramics
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Pan (myth)
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
