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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Sir H. Lee' 1857

Albumen print | 26.1 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081414

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 three-quarter length portrait of Sir Henry Lee (1533-1611) standing, facing a quarter to the left. He turns his head to gaze at the viewer. He places his left hand on his hip and his right hand on the head of a dog who stands beside him, on the far left side of the work.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After
Search the collection Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger (c. 1561-1636)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sir Henry Lee (1533-1611)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

26.1 x 19.0 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Dogs

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