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: Vase by Wedgwood
1854Albumen print | 17.8 x 11.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800211
Photograph of a jasperware vase with reliefs depicting the nine Muses. The Muses visible in the photograph are, from left to right, Urania (Astronomy), Clio (History), Terpsichore (Dance) and Thalia (Comedy). A band depicting the Muses' emblems runs just below the line of the ground.
The jasperware vase was created by Josiah Wedgewood (1730-95). Jasperware was developed by Wedgewood and refers to a type of matte, unglazed stoneware. A very similar vase dating to c.1790 is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (museum number 2416&A-1901).
The jasperware vase was created by Josiah Wedgewood (1730-95). Jasperware was developed by Wedgewood and refers to a type of matte, unglazed stoneware. A very similar vase dating to c.1790 is in the Victoria and Albert Museum (museum number 2416&A-1901).
Creator(s)
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Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)
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After Josiah Wedgwood (1730-95) (maker)
17.8 x 11.3 cm (image)
'Vase 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
- Marlborough House [London]
- City of Westminster
- London [Greater London]
- Greater London [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Packaging
- Containers
- Vessels (containers)
- Vases
- Vessels (containers)
- Containers
- Packaging
- Engineering & Technology
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musical instruments
- Music
- Places
