Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
DOWNES (ACTIVE 1860)
Statue of Oliver Cromwell
circa 1860Albumen print | 21.5 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2932774
Photograph of a statue of Oliver Cromwell made for the International Exhibition in London in 1862. Cromwell stands in full length with his right hand reaching across to his left side. In his gauntleted left hand he holds a bible with a sword through the middle. The statue now stands in Warrington.
Creator(s)
Downes (active 1860) (photographer)
John Bell (d. 1879) (sculptor)
21.5 x 14.9 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Plastic arts
- Sculpture
- Statues
- Sculpture
- Plastic arts
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
