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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'; Putti

c.1870 after an 1854 original

Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 7.9 x 8.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800678

Photograph of a drawing of an angel, or putti, by Raphael (1483-1520). The putti is depicted in a head and shoulder length portrait. He gazes upwards, his chin raised.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    After Raphael (1483-1520) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Raphael (1483-1520)

  • 7.9 x 8.1 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mythical creatures
              • Putti
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Art
        • Drawings
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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