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FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Silver Chasing
1854Albumen print | 10.9 x 11.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800169
Photograph of a circular silver plaque, decorated with a laurel leaf border. The plaque depicts Actaeon, shown in the foreground on the far left, during his transformation into a stag as punishment for spying on the goddess Atermis as she bathed. The deity is shown towards the centre of the image, in a pond, accompanied by other female figures.
In middle ground, Actaeon as a stag is killed by his own hounds. Classical ruins, a town and a river between mountains are visible in the background.
In middle ground, Actaeon as a stag is killed by his own hounds. Classical ruins, a town and a river between mountains are visible in the background.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
10.9 x 11.8 cm (image)
'Silver Chasing'
- Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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- 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
- Chemistry
- Metals
- Silver
- Metals
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Fauns (mythical creatures)
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Zoology
- Chemistry
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