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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'

1857-58

Albumen 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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs