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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Sir H. Guildford'; Sir Henry Guildford (1489-1532) 1857

Albumen print | 19.8 x 15.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081379

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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

Photographs of the " Gems of the Art Treasures Exhibition" , Manchester, 1857 - Ancient Series 1857

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Description

Photograph of a painting of a half length portrait of Sir Henry Guildford (1489-1532) by Hans Holbein the Younger (c.1497-1543). The sitter poses facing three-quarters to the right and gazing ahead, away from the viewer. A number written on a piece of paper can be seen in the lower left corner.

The painting was lent to the 1857 Manchester Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The painting remains in the Royal Collection, RCIN 400046.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
(photographer)

After
Search the collection Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sir Henry Guildford (1489-1532)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

19.8 x 15.5 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
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Photographs
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