Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
OSCAR GUSTAV REJLANDER (1813-75)
Study of the Head of John the Baptist in a Charger
c. 1855Albumen print | 15.7 x 20.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906274
Photograph of a man's head within a dish or charger with drapery on either side.
This photograph was intended by Rejlander as part of a composition, which he never completed, although a study for Salome was made at about the same period. In February 1869 Queen Victoria bought twenty-two of Rejlander's prints, including St John the Baptist's Head.
Creator(s)
Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75) (photographer)
Subject(s)
St John the Baptist15.7 x 20.3 cm (image)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Saints (Christianity)
- Angels, demons, devils, saints
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
