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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Festival of the popinjay' 1857

Albumen print | 19.8 x 33.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2081467

'Festival of the popinjay'

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Festival of the popinjay' 1857

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of a painting depicting a large group of people gathered outside, playing pole archery, sometimes known as popinjay. At the centre, in the middle ground, a man on a horse shoots at the target with a rifle.

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

19.8 x 33.6 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Organisation
Festivals
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Horses
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Firearms
Rifles
Vehicles
Simple transport
Carriages
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Travel Goods
Tents

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