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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Sculpture of a South Asian young woman at Osborne

1852

Carbon print copy of an original albumen print | 11.6 x 9.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905898

Photograph of the sculpture of a Hindu girl who is portrayed kneeling, looking down and with her right hand by her side. Photograph taken in the Principal corridor of Osborne House. The bust of Narcissus can be seen in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

  • 11.6 x 9.1 cm (image)

  • [Historic Title] 'A Hindoo Girl at Osborne'

  • 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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