'On the Sands at Honfleur'; The Sands at Honfleur c.1863-5
Albumen print | 5.7 x 8.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2373704
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Photograph of the painting 'The Sands at Honfleur' (RCIN 405025). The painting depicts the beach at Honfleur, Normandy at low tide. In the foreground there are two women crouching by a small boat. There is a ship docked in the background.
Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room, on the south side. The painting was acquired by Prince Albert in 1841.Provenance
Acquired by Queen Victoria
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Creator(s)
Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
5.7 x 8.7 cm (image)
28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)
Markings
annotation: (9.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ South Side [upper mount]
annotation: [above work] On the Sands at Honfleur/ [below work] H. LANCASTER. 1841./ Oil on Canvas. 16 in x 21 in. [around photograph]