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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Venus and Cupid' 1857

Albumen print | 15.6 x 23.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081444

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 depicting Venus and Cupid. A nude Venus is seated on clouds, her back facing the viewer. She turns her head to gaze at the viewer. An infant Cupid features on the left side of the painting. Two doves are depicted flying in the upper half of the painting.

At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Guido Reni (1575-1642).

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

15.6 x 23.4 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
Venus (mythology)
Cupid
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Birds
Pigeons & doves
Doves
Earth sciences
Meteorology
Clouds

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