'Miss Cavendish M. Harley' 1857
Albumen print | 21.4 x 18.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2081495
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Photograph of a painting of a full length portrait of a young girl, standing, facing the viewer. She wears a floor length dress and hairpiece. She holds a ribbon with both hands. There is a floral arrangement on the ribbon. A small dog, possibly a spaniel, plays at her feet. In the background, on the right, there is a view of a landscape through a door.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Michael Dahl (1659–1743) and the sitter was identified as 'Miss Cavendish M. Harley'.Provenance
Presented to Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
21.4 x 18.4 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)