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Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

    AFTER ARY SCHEFFER (1795-1858)

    'Madame Scheffer Mére (statue en marbre)'

    1860

    Albumen print? | RCIN 2865069

    Photograph of a marble recumbent effigy by Ary Scheffer (1795-1858). The full-length statue depicts the artist's mother lying with both hands extended in front of her, her palms facing upwards.

    Ary Scheffer (and his studio) continued throughout his life to produce new works of old compositions on demand. His paintings were also widely reproduced as etchings.

    • Creator(s)

      After Ary Scheffer (1795-1858) (artist)

      Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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