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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'The First Born' 1857

Albumen print | 22.0 x 18.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081471

'The First Born'

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'The First Born' 1857

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of the painting 'The First Born' by Charles West Cope (1811-90). The painting depicts a woman leaning over and gazing at a sleeping infant. The infant is laid out on a blanket.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After
Search the collection Charles West Cope (1811-90)
(artist)

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

22.0 x 18.5 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Humans
Babies (human)

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