Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Negretti & Zambra
Chinese idol in Canton. 'La Déesse de la Fécondité' 1858
Albumen print | 20.0 x 16.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2932768
Photograph of a seated idol, raised on a platform and looking down. The figure is flanked by five smaller deities that are arranged behind the central goddess with a wooden frame over them that forms part of a building. In the foreground are a variety of plant pots. The photograph was taken in Canton, now Guangzhou.
The title indicates the goddess depicted is of fecundity or fertility.
The photograph was probably taken in 1858-59 by Pierre Rossier, who was sent to Canton by the firm Negretti and Zambra.They published a set of 50 photographs in November 1859 of views in and around Canton.
The title indicates the goddess depicted is of fecundity or fertility.
The photograph was probably taken in 1858-59 by Pierre Rossier, who was sent to Canton by the firm Negretti and Zambra.They published a set of 50 photographs in November 1859 of views in and around Canton.
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Creator(s)
Negretti & Zambra (photographer)
Pierre Joseph Rossier (1829-90) (photographer)
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20.0 x 16.7 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- People
- Goddesses
- Places
- Asia
- China
- Guangzhou [China]
- China
- Asia
- visual works
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