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: Majolica Ware. Bottles and Mug
1854Albumen print | 12.2 x 18.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800209
Photograph of a tankard between two bottles. All objects are patterned with floral motifs, and are Turkish, Iznik. The tankard is cylindrical with a square, angular handle. The two bottles have bulbous bodies and long tubular necks expanding slightly at the mouth.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
12.2 x 18.8 cm (image)
'Majolica Ware. Bottles and Mug'
- 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
- Maiolica
- Earthenware
- Home economics
- Tableware
- Mugs
- Tableware
- Ceramics
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
- Fluted
- Decorative techniques & surface decoration
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
