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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'The Syrens' 1857

Albumen print | 17.5 x 24.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081480

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'The Syrens' 1857

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Description

Photograph of the painting 'The Syrens' (1849) by William Edward Frost (1810-77). The painting portrays three women seated on a beach. They are depicted partially nude, and the middle female plays a lyre.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)
(photographer)

After
Search the collection William Edward Frost (1810-77)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

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

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

17.5 x 24.5 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Music
Musical instruments
Lyres
Places
Physiography
Beaches

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