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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    CLAUDE-MARIE FERRIER (1811-89)

    'Moliere's Monument at Paris'

    c. 1854

    Albumen print | 20.1 x 14.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2905929

    Photograph of the Fontaine Moliere in Paris with buildings in the background. The playwright is depicted seated under a portico, the statue being cast in bronze, with stone carved female figures gazing-up at the main sculpture of Moliere.

    • Creator(s)

      Claude-Marie Ferrier (1811-89) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673)
      Bernard-Gabriel Seure (1795-1875)

    • 20.1 x 14.5 cm (image)

    • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • Places
        • Europe
          • France
            • Île-de-France [France]
              • Paris [Île-de-France]
                • Fontaine Moliere [Paris]
      • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
        • Architecture
          • Secular architecture
            • Fountains
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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