Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
Robert MacPherson (1811-72)
From Gibson's Basso Relievo of Cupid and Psyche 1854
Albumen print | 14.0 x 19.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906120
Photograph of a carved relief by Gibson, depicting Cupid seated on the right in left side profile and Psyche who lies on her left side as she is embraced by Cupid. A lyre stands by the lower right side of the chaise longue.
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Creator(s)
Robert MacPherson (1811-72) (photographer)
Subject(s)
John Gibson (1790-1866) -
14.0 x 19.3 cm (image)
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From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Reliefs
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Cupid & Psyche (myth)
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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