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'Virgin and Child' c.1863-5
Albumen print | 9.9 x 7.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2373698
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Photograph of an enamel on porcelain work (RCIN 404017) featuring an appropriation of Raphael's 'Colonna Madonna'.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This object was displayed in the lobbies outside of the Blue Room, Windsor Castle, where Prince Albert died. The Blue Room was subsequently referred to as The Albert Room.
Prince Albert highly regarded Raphael, considering him one of the greatest artist. This painting was his favourite work by the artist.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
9.9 x 7.6 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
Markings
annotation: (6.)/ Lobbies North and South of/ the "Albert Room." [upper mount]
annotation: [above work] Virgin and Child [below work] On China. 2 ft 5 1/4 in x 1 ft 10 1/2 in [around photograph]
