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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Scheldt, near Antwerp'; The Quay at Antwerp during the Fair Time 1857

Albumen print | 19.7 x 30.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2081493

'Scheldt, near Antwerp'; The Quay at Antwerp during the Fair Time

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Scheldt, near Antwerp'; The Quay at Antwerp during the Fair Time 1857

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Description

Photograph of the painting 'The Quay at Antwerp during the Fair Time' by Sir Augustus Wall Callcott (1779-1844). The painting depicts a harbour crowded with many ships and boats. There is a building with a tall tower in the distant background.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After
Search the collection Sir Augustus Wall Callcott (1779-1844)
(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

19.7 x 30.2 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Vessels (marine)
Boats
Ships
Waterway engineering
Harbours
Places
Europe
Belgium
Flanders [Belgium]
Antwerpen [Flanders]
Antwerp [Belgium]

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