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 Gilt Tazza
1854Albumen print | 12.5 x 8.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800177
Photograph of a tazza, consisting of a stem modelled as a slim tree trunk, whose branches form the chasing on the bottom of the bowl. The bowl's large lip is decorated with gemstones. Standing beside and holding the tree is a nude female figure.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
12.5 x 8.9 cm (image)
'Silver Gilt Tazza'
- 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
- Tazzas
- Cups
- Tableware
- Home economics
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
