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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Camels in the Desert'; Halt in the Desert 1857

Albumen print | 32.6 x 23.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081530

'Camels in the Desert'; Halt in the Desert

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'Camels in the Desert'; Halt in the Desert 1857

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Description

Photograph of the painting 'A Halt in the Desert' by John Frederick Lewis (1804-76). The painting depicts a group of people and camels walking through a desert landscape. A man in the foreground has dismounted his camel and stands beside it.

Provenance

Presented to Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After
Search the collection John Frederick Lewis (1804-76)
(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

32.6 x 23.5 cm (image)

54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Camels
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Paintings
Paintings-British school

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