Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
UNKNOWN PERSON
'James Ferguson, the Astronomer''
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866362
Photograph of a half-length portrait of James Ferguson (1710-76) in an oval. The sitter faces to the left and looks at the viewer. He wears a dark jacket and simple vest and shirt.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Mrs. Thomson, 103, Crown Street, Aberdeen.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was in the collection of Mrs. Thomson, 103, Crown Street, Aberdeen.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (artist)
Subject(s)
James Ferguson (1710-76)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
