Glass plate negatives
Albert and Victoria’s collection of glass plate negatives show photographers’ working methods
LEONIDA CALDESI (1823-91)
A groom with Queen Victoria's "Alma"
26 - 26 Mar 1857RCIN 2084039
Glass plate negative of a groom standing facing the viewer, holding the reigns of a horse that stands in profile with its head facing the viewer. In the background is a large building, posibly Buckingham Palace.
The caption states the photograph is of Queen Victoria's favourite horse, 'Alma'.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. At least two prints from this negative exist in the Collection, RCINs 2917873 and 2906236.
The caption states the photograph is of Queen Victoria's favourite horse, 'Alma'.
The glass plate negative has been photographed showing the coated side and therefore the image appears laterally reversed. At least two prints from this negative exist in the Collection, RCINs 2917873 and 2906236.
Creator(s)
Leonida Caldesi (1823-91) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Alma (Horse)
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Science, Medicine and Technology
