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Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

'Antique bust of Ocean in a niche in the lower terrace at Osborne' 1853

Albumen print | 10.2 x 8.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905935

'Antique bust of Ocean in a niche in the lower terrace at Osborne'

Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)

'Antique bust of Ocean in a niche in the lower terrace at Osborne' 1853

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Description

Photograph of the bust of Ocean, or Oceanus, captured facing three-quarters to the right. Ocean is depicted with bunches of grapes in his hair and bearded. The bust is set onto a stone plinth. At the time of photography, the bust was located on the lower terrace, Osborne.

Provenance

Collected and arranged by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88)
(photographer)

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

10.2 x 8.4 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
Oceanus (myth)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Sculpture
Busts
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Isle of Wight [England]
Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
Osborne House
Lower Terrace [Osborne House]

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Photograph of two boys, the Comte d'Eu and Duc D'Alencon, sat on a stone bench

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