Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
'A Centaur teaching Apollo'
c. 1855Salted paper print | 18.6 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906094
Photograph of a pencil engraving depicting a centaur and Apollo. The centaur holds a bow and arrow and gazes to the right. Apollo stands in front of the centaur and similarly holds a bow and arrow, He turns his head to look at the centaur. The two figures are located in a rocky environment.
The caption indicates the engraving is meant to depict the centaur teaching Apollo how to use a bow and arrow.
The caption indicates the engraving is meant to depict the centaur teaching Apollo how to use a bow and arrow.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
18.6 x 14.5 cm (image)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mythical creatures
- Centaurs
- Mythical creatures
- Animals
- Zoology
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Engineering & Technology
- Military engineering
- Arms (weapons)
- Arrows
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Apollo (myth)
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics