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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'The infant Don B. Carlos' 1857

Albumen print | 17.3 x 13.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081409

Photographs of the

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 Don Baltasar Carlos, also known as Balthasar Charles, Prince of Asturias (1629-46). The sitter faces slightly to the left and gazes at the viewer. He wears an embroidered jacket and a sash.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Diego Velázquez (1599-1660). The painting is very similar to his painting of the same subject, dating from 1640. It is possible the painting is by a follower of Velázquez.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After a work previously attributed to
Search the collection Diego Velázquez (1599-1660)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Balthasar Carlos, Prince of the Asturias (1629-46)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

17.3 x 13.4 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Paintings
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