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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: A Cameo 1854
Albumen print | 6.1 x 4.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800204
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Photograph of an oval cameo depicting the bust of a Roman emperor in profile, facing right. He is clean-shaven, with short curly hair. There is a band around his head which ties at the back. He wears a cuirass, a piece of armour consisting of a breastplate and back plate fastened together. On the front of the cuirass is a Medusa head.
The cameo is now held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
6.1 x 4.3 cm (image)
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Alternative title(s)
'A Cameo'
