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Downes (active 1860)

Statue of Oliver Cromwell c. 1860

Albumen print | 21.5 x 14.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2932774

Statue of Oliver Cromwell

Downes (active 1860)

Statue of Oliver Cromwell c. 1860

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Description

Photograph of a statue of Oliver Cromwell made for the International Exhibition in London in 1862. Cromwell stands in full length with his right hand reaching across to his left side. In his gauntleted left hand he holds a bible with a sword through the middle. The statue now stands in Warrington.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Downes (active 1860)
(photographer)

Search the collection John Bell (d. 1879)
(sculptor)

Acquirer(s)

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

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

21.5 x 14.9 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Sculpture
Statues

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