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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Miss M. Cavendish Harley' 1857
Albumen print | 12.5 x 7.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2081499
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
'Miss M. Cavendish Harley' 1857
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Photograph of a painting of a portrait of Margaret Cavendish Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (1715-85) by Charles Jervas (c. 1675-1739). The sitter is depicted half length, standing, facing towards the viewer. She turns her head slightly to the left. The sitter wears a hat with feather decoration, and a richly embroidered jacket with lace cuffs. The painting is inscribed with the name of the sitter, in the upper right corner.
Provenance
Presented to Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
12.5 x 7.2 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
