Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
AFTER CARL WILHELM HÜBNER (1814-79)
'The Emigrants last visit to their father's grave'
c. 1856Salted paper print | 18.7 x 23.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2932738
Photograph of a genre painting by Karl Wilhelm Hubner (1814-79) of a group of emigrants in a rural setting, featuring make-shift graves. At the centre of the composition are two female figures embracing, watched by a young girl standing on the left. In the foreground, on the left, a young woman kneels on the ground. A low wall runs down the right of the picture. A man leans on the wall, covering his eyes. A group of people approach the front of the composition, located in the background, on the right. The title indicates the group are saying a final farewell to their father's grave.
Creator(s)
After Carl Wilhelm Hübner (1814-79) (artist)
Unknown Person (photographer)
18.7 x 23.3 cm (image)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works