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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: One of Two Panels from Martinengo's Tomb at Brescia 1854

Albumen print | 19.2 x 5.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2800235

'Two Panels from Martinengo's Tomb at Brescia'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Two Panels from Martinengo's Tomb at Brescia' 1854

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'Two Panels from Martinengo's Tomb at Brescia'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Two Panels from Martinengo's Tomb at Brescia' 1854

©

Description

Photograph of a rectangular panel in a wooden frame. The panel is decorated with scrolls featuring plants and mythological figures arranged symmetrically along the central axis. The central axis consists of urns and vases on pedestals. The medallion at bottom shows St George killing the dragon. It is numbered `1582' towards the base.

Provenance

Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Francis Bedford (1815-94)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection Henry Cole (1808-82)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

19.2 x 5.8 cm (image)
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]
Marlborough House [London]
Italy
Lombardy [Italy]
Brescia [Lombardy]
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Botany
Systematic botany
Flowering plants
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Birds
Mythical creatures
Mermaids
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Ecclesiastical & religious architecture
Funerary architecture
Tombs
Plastic arts
Numismatics
Medallions
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Side arms (weapons)
Swords
References

Alternative title(s)

'Two Panels from Martinengo's Tomb at Brescia'

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