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: Six Jewels
1854Albumen print | 13.0 x 18.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800161
Photograph of six pendants pinned on a board and displayed in two rows. The upper row consists of an oval pendant, a jewelled cross and a circular pendant decorated in filigree. The lower row displays a rectangular plaque, possibly in enamel, with the figure of a baby surrounded by other figures on either side, a cross with the image of a saint in its circular centre and an oval pendant with an image of a man.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-87)Jesus Christ13.0 x 18.3 cm (image)
'Six Jewels'
- 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
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Jewellery
- Necklaces
- Pendants
- Necklaces
- Jewellery
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Life of Christ
- Infancy of Christ
- Christ Child
- Infancy of Christ
- Life of Christ
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
