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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    UNKNOWN PERSON

    'A Centaur teaching Apollo'

    c. 1855

    Salted paper print | 18.6 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906094

    Photograph of a pencil engraving depicting a centaur and Apollo. The centaur holds a bow and arrow and gazes to the right. Apollo stands in front of the centaur and similarly holds a bow and arrow, He turns his head to look at the centaur. The two figures are located in a rocky environment.  

    The caption indicates the engraving is meant to depict the centaur teaching Apollo how to use a bow and arrow.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

    • 18.6 x 14.5 cm (image)

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

    • Subject(s)
      • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mythical creatures
              • Centaurs
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Engineering & Technology
          • Military engineering
            • Arms (weapons)
              • Arrows
      • Religion & Theology
        • Religions and faiths
          • Religions of antiquity
            • Classical mythology
              • Apollo (myth)
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