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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    ÉDOUARD BALDUS (1813-89)

    'A Bas-Relief by Francois le Flamand'

    c.1870 after an earlier original

    Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 8.2 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800723

    Photograph of a bas-relief depicting a group of nude male children, or putti. The group appear to be dancing as they hold hands and raise their arms in the air. One member of the group, on the far right, holds a tambourine . The caption states the bas-relief is by François Flamand, more commonly known as François Duquesnoy (1597-1643) and was in the possession of Louis, Duke of Montmorency (1790–1862).

    • Creator(s)

      Édouard Baldus (1813-89) (photographer)

      After Francois Duquesnoy (1597-1643) (sculptor)

    • 8.2 x 12.9 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected an arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • People
        • Children
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Biological sciences
          • Zoology
            • Animals
              • Mythical creatures
                • Putti
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Music
          • Musical instruments
            • Percussion instruments
              • Tambourines
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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