Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)
'Horace Delaroche'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160801
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, painted around 1851. This half-length portrait of Horace Delaroche (1836-1879), depitc's the artist's son at the age of fifteen sitting at his desk. He looks straight at the viewer and leans his head against his left hand. A pile of books is visible in the foreground.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
