Photographs 1842-61
Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
ROBERT MACPHERSON (1811-72)
'Venus and Cupid'
1892 copy after an original of 1853Albumen print | 13.3 x 9.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2905942
Photograph of a bas relief by John Gibson (1790-1866) showing Venus embracing the winged Cupid who kisses Venus.
The 1892 carbon copy print is pasted over the top of the original albumen print.
The 1892 carbon copy print is pasted over the top of the original albumen print.
Creator(s)
Robert MacPherson (1811-72) (photographer)
Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)
John Gibson (1790-1866) (sculptor)
Subject(s)
John Gibson (1790-1866)13.3 x 9.1 cm (image)
- From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Religion & Theology
- Religions and faiths
- Religions of antiquity
- Classical mythology
- Venus (mythology)
- Cupid
- Classical mythology
- Religions of antiquity
- Religions and faiths
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Religion & Theology
