Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)
'The Cross of Cong' 1893 copy after an original of 1853
Carbon print | 21.7 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906040
Photograph of a cross featuring highly deocorated strapwork of Irish design. In the centre of the cross is a piece of crystal with smaller pieces of polished stone placed at increments along the outside of the main form of the cross. The main body of the cross is supported between the jaws of a beast.
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Creator(s)
After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)
Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)
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21.7 x 14.9 cm (image)
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From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Christianity
- Practical theology (Christian). Religious practices. Ascetic and mystical theology
- Christian art & symbolism
- Practical theology (Christian). Religious practices. Ascetic and mystical theology
- Christianity
- Religions and faiths
- visual works
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