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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

PHILIP HENRY DELAMOTTE (1821-89)

"Night" by Monti

1854

Albumen print | 19.4 x 11.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2906207

Photograph of a female figurine in statuary porcelain by Rafaelle Monti (1818-81). The sculpture depicts the female figure standing, wearing a diaphanous covering which she clutches to her body with folded arms. The female figure wears a floral headdress which also supports a veil across her face.

  • Creator(s)

    Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)

  • 19.4 x 11.6 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Plastic arts
        • Sculpture
          • Statues
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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