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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

FRANCIS BEDFORD (1815-94)

'Medallions by Flaxman'

1853

Albumen print | 13.5 x 17.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906019

Photograph of eight medallions in Jasperware by John Flaxman (1755-1826), arranged with three on each side and two in the middle of the photograph. They feature Putti and female figures in groups and alone with harps and chariots. An invoice dated 14 July 1854 for 11 photographs totalling £1 13s was submitted to Dr Ernst Becker and payment was received by Bedford on 12 October 1854 (Royal Archives PPTO/PP/QV/PP2/4840).

  • Creator(s)

    Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

    John Flaxman (1755-1826) (sculptor)

    Subject(s)

    John Flaxman (1755-1826)

  • 13.5 x 17.7 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Numismatics
          • Medallions
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mythical creatures
              • Putti
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Ceramics
        • Stoneware
          • Pottery
            • Jasperware
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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