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After Matthew Noble (1818-76)

From the Sketch of the Statue for Salford c. 1864

Albumen print | 26.0 x 14.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800250

From the Sketch of the Statue for Salford

After Matthew Noble (1818-76)

From the Sketch of the Statue for Salford c. 1864

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Description

Photograph of a full length sculpture of Prince Albert (1819-61). The sculpture depicts the Prince Consort in his robes as Chancellor of Cambridge. The sculpture is displayed on a tall plinth. The plinth is inscribed `THE HIGHEST LEARNING/IS TO BE WISE/AND THE GREATEST WISDOM/IS TO BE GOOD'. The supporting pedestal is inscribed `ALBERT/PRINCE CONSORT/1862'.

The statue was intended for display in Salford.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
People involved

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection Matthew Noble (1818-76)
(sculptor)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

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

Search the collection Matthew Noble (1818-76)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

26.0 x 14.6 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Sculpture
Statues
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater Manchester [England]
Salford [Greater Manchester]
Lancashire [England]

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