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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

MOULIN ATELIER PHOTOGRAPHIQUE (ACTIVE C.1851-69)

A Study from Life

1854

Albumen print | 22.3 x 16.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906143

Photograph of a tableaux in which a woman wearing a scarf is seated facing three-quarters to the right, holding a young child on her lap. The woman watches a second female child coaxing a bird. The bird's wings are outstretched. On the far right stands a spinning wheel. A ladder stands on the left of the photograph with articles of clothing on it. The background is dominated by a painted street scene.
  • Creator(s)

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

  • 22.3 x 16.8 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Agricultural implements
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs