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: Two Pedestals by Wedgwood
1854Albumen print | 13.3 x 18.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800213
Photograph of a pair of cylindrical jasperware pedestals on hexagonal plinths. Both pedestal have figures in relief of children at play, with the one on the right depicting a blind-man's-buff scene.
The jasperware objects were created by Josiah Wedgewood (1730-95). Jasperware was developed by Wedgewood and refers to a type of matte, unglazed stoneware.
The jasperware objects were created by Josiah Wedgewood (1730-95). Jasperware was developed by Wedgewood and refers to a type of matte, unglazed stoneware.
Creator(s)
Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
After Josiah Wedgwood (1730-95) (maker)
13.3 x 18.9 cm (image)
'Two Pedestals by Wedgwood'
- 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
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Architecture
- Architectural design
- Architectural decoration & motifs
- Pedestals
- Architectural decoration & motifs
- Architectural design
- Decorative motifs
- Geometric patterns
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Reliefs
- Sculpture
- Architecture
- People
- Children
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Places
