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After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)

'The Cross of Cong' 1893 copy after an original of 1853

Carbon print | 21.7 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906040

'The Cross of Cong'

After Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)

'The Cross of Cong' 1893 copy after an original of 1853

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Description

Photograph of a cross featuring highly deocorated strapwork of Irish design. In the centre of the cross is a piece of crystal with smaller pieces of polished stone placed at increments along the outside of the main form of the cross. The main body of the cross is supported between the jaws of a beast.

Provenance

From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

After
Search the collection Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89)
(photographer)

Search the collection Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

21.7 x 14.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Practical theology (Christian). Religious practices. Ascetic and mystical theology
Christian art & symbolism

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