Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)
'Antique bust of Ocean in a niche in the lower terrace at Osborne'
1853Albumen print | 10.2 x 8.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905935
Photograph of the bust of Ocean, or Oceanus, captured facing three-quarters to the right. Ocean is depicted with bunches of grapes in his hair and bearded. The bust is set onto a stone plinth. At the time of photography, the bust was located on the lower terrace, Osborne.
Creator(s)
Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)
10.2 x 8.4 cm (image)
- Collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Oceanus (myth)
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Busts
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- England
- Isle of Wight [England]
- Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
- Osborne House
- Lower Terrace [Osborne House]
- Osborne House
- Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
- Isle of Wight [England]
- England
- Great Britain
- Europe
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
