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Exhibitions and records of works of art

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

    CALDESI & MONTECCHI (ACTIVE 1857-67)

    'The prosperous days of Job'

    1857

    Albumen print | 25.7 x 21.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2081508

    Photograph of the painting 'The prosperous days of Job' by William Charles Thomas Dobson (1817-98). The painting depicts Job standing at the centre of the composition. He is surrounded by various people, including a young child and an elderly man. Part of an identification number can be seen in the lower left corner.

    • Creator(s)

      Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)

      After William Charles Thomas Dobson (1817-98) (artist)

      Subject(s)

      Saint Job

    • 25.7 x 21.0 cm (image)

      54.5 x 35.8 cm (page dimensions)

    • Presented to Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • People
        • Children
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Art
          • Paintings
            • Paintings-British school
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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