Photograph
1948 (Photographed)
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Black and white photograph of a man bending over and holding a camera at his chest, photographing a woman in a habit holding what seems to be a child wrapped in white tulle fabric. There is a wall with a zig-zag pattern to the left of the image and a ladder leaning against the wall, casting a shadow to the right.
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Materials and techniques | Gelatin silver print |
Brief description | Photograph by Patrick Matthews (1914-1996) depicting Cecil Beaton photographing baby Prince Charles, and Sister Rowe. Buckingham Palace, 1948. The scene is visible in the reflection of a mirror. |
Physical description | Black and white photograph of a man bending over and holding a camera at his chest, photographing a woman in a habit holding what seems to be a child wrapped in white tulle fabric. There is a wall with a zig-zag pattern to the left of the image and a ladder leaning against the wall, casting a shadow to the right. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed to the Museum in 1987 by Eileen Hose, secretary to the photographer |
Production | Patrick Matthews worked alongside Cecil Beaton to photograph Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family on several occasions. Cecil Beaton photographed members of the royal family from 1930-1979. |
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Other number | 1812-3 - Beaton's number |
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Accession number | PH.1464-1987 |
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Record created | September 16, 2010 |
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