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Robert Howlett (1831-58)

Fresco by Consoni, in the Promenade Gallery, Buckingham Palace 1856

Albumen print | 10.3 x 24.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2101936

Fresco by Consoni, in the Promenade Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Robert Howlett (1831-58)

Fresco by Consoni, in the Promenade Gallery, Buckingham Palace 1856

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Description

Photograph of a fresco by Consoni depicting a group of putti playing. The central putto is blindfolded and brandishes a cudgel. The fresco is located in the Promenade (East) Gallery, Buckingham Palace.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Robert Howlett (1831-58)
(photographer)

After
Search the collection Nicola Consoni (1814-84)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

10.3 x 24.4 cm (image)

27.5 x 45.0 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Buckingham Palace
East Gallery [Buckingham Palace]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Paintings
Frescoes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Putti
Botany
Systematic botany
Trees
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Cudgels
Containers
Vessels (containers)
Urns

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