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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: A Medallion to Commemorate the Victories of Marlborough 1854
Albumen print | 13.2 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800183
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Photograph of a circular medallion decorated with four battle scenes, portrayed in shaped and inscribed frames carried by four putti. In the background are standards, flags, horns, spears, axes and other arms. There is an inscription in Latin all along the circumference of the medallion.
The medallion commemorates the victories of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650 – 1722), including the Battle of Blenheim (1704).Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
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13.2 x 13.3 cm (image)
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'A Medallion to Commemorate the Victories of Marlborough'
