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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'From a Drawing after Raphael'

c.1870 after an 1854 original

Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 10.1 x 8.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2800677

Photograph of a drawing of a head and shoulder length portrait of a woman, likely the Virgin, by Raphael (1483-1520)

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Blessed Virgin Mary
    Raphael (1483-1520)

  • 10.1 x 8.4 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Drawings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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