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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER MOULIN ATELIER PHOTOGRAPHIQUE (ACTIVE C.1851-69)

A Study from Life

1870 copy after an original of 1854

Albumen print | 22.0 x 16.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906127

Photograph of a full length portrait of two women. On the left is a woman seated, wearing a nun's habit and with rosary beads hanging from her waist. She faces three-quarters to the left. On the right, seated beside the nun, is a younger woman facing three-quarters to the left. She wears a bonnet and a dark colour dress. She places her right hand on the left hand of the nun. The women pose in front of a painted backdrop comprising of a church window.
  • Creator(s)

    After Moulin Atelier Photographique (active c.1851-69) (photographer)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

  • 22.0 x 16.8 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Religious orders
          • Nuns
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs