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Balmoral Tableau Vivants: 'Rebecca' 5 - 5 Oct 1888
Albumen print adhered to card | 10.0 x 14.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2980008

Charles Albert Wilson (1864-1958)
Balmoral Tableau-Vivants, 'Rebecca' 5 - 5 Oct 1888

Charles Albert Wilson (1864-1958)
Balmoral Tableau Vivants: 'Rebecca' 5 - 5 Oct 1888


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Photograph of the tableau 'Rebecca' performed at Balmoral Castle, with (from left to right): Saiyad Ahmed Hussain, who is seated holding an amphora; Evelyn Moore stands holding the amphora as does Minnie Cochrane (d. 1943) who stands holding another amphora; Hafiz Abdul Karim stands in left side profile and Mrs Campbell who stands in right side profile. Obscured in the background is Sheikh Mahomed Bakhsh. The tableau was based on Horace Vernet's painting titled 'Rebecca a la Fontaine'.
Queen Victoria wrote in her journal for the 5th October 1888, '..the tableau were most successful, & really beautiful, in particular St Elizabeth, Novice, Rebecca, & York. We had a small band, from Aberdeen, which played well, & appropriate pieces, during, & between the Tableaux.' RA VIC/MAIN/ (W) 5th October 1888 -
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print adhered to card
Measurements
10.0 x 14.0 cm (image)
10.6 x 15.9 cm (mount)
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Balmoral Tableaux-Vivants, Oct 5-6 1888