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Francis Bedford (1815-94)

Enamelled Chalice by Pugin, from the Photograph album 'Specimens from Marlborough House', 1854 1854

Albumen print | 17.8 x 11.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2800165

'Enamelled Chalice by Pugin'

Francis Bedford (1815-94)

'Enamelled Chalice by Pugin' 1854

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Description

Photograph of a heavily ornate enamelled chalice resting on a table. The chalice is by A. W. Pugin (1812-52) and was shown in the 1851 Great Exhibition.

Provenance

Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Francis Bedford (1815-94)
(photographer)

After
Search the collection Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (1812-52)
(designer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

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

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection Henry Cole (1808-82)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Edward Welby Pugin (1834-75)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

17.8 x 11.6 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Greater London [England]
London [Greater London]
City of Westminster [London]
Marlborough House [London]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Decorative motifs
Quatrefoils
References

Alternative title(s)

'Enamelled Chalice by Pugin'

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