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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Rubens, by himself'; A Self-Portrait 1857

Albumen print | 19.6 x 14.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081429

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 self portrait by Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). The artist is depicted half length, facing right. He turns his head slightly to gaze at the viewer. He wear a wide brim dark colour hat.

The painting was lent to the 1857 Manchester Exhibition by Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and remains in the Royal Collection (RCIN 400156).

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After
Search the collection Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - Antwerp 1640)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Siegen 1577 - Antwerp 1640)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

19.6 x 14.4 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
People
Artists
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Clothing
Headgear
Hats
Medical sciences
Anatomy
Human anatomy
Human Hair
Moustaches

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