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Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906) and two children in 'Medea' c. 1860
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913581
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Photograph of Italian actress Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906) and two children re-enacting a scene from the play 'Medea'. Ristori is seated and places her arms around the male child, standing to her right, and the female child, who is seated on her left knee. Ristori gazes upwards, to the left. The group are dress in Classical-inspired garb.
Provenance
Acquired by Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.0 cm (mount)
8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)
Markings
annotation: Mme Ristori in "Medea" [beneath work]
annotation: Disderi Phot.e [beneath work]
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