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: Silver Cup by Morel
1854Albumen print | 16.0 x 10.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800174
Photograph of a silver lidded cup decorated with scroll chasing and gem insets. The stem has a sphere, half way up, decorated with four medallions. The medallion facing the camera depicts a satyr. The cup bowl and lid have figures in high relief. The handle has the shape of a semi-naked infant holding cymbals.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
16.0 x 10.1 cm (image)
'Silver Cup by Morel'
- 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
- Chemistry
- Metals
- Silver
- Metals
- Chemistry
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Home economics
- Tableware
- Cups
- Tableware
- Home economics
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Percussion instruments
- Cymbals
- Percussion instruments
- Musical instruments
- Music
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
