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Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'The Sea Cave' 1857

Albumen print | 19.7 x 22.1 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2081544

Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67)

'The Sea Cave' 1857

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Description

Photograph of the painting 'The Sea Cave' by William Edward Frost (1810-77). The painting depicts a nude woman, her right leg partially draped with material. The woman is seated in a cave. A view of the sea can be seen in the background, on the left.

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

19.7 x 22.1 cm (image, oval)

54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Earth sciences
Geology
Caves
Places
Physiography
Oceans
Sea

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