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)
'Mr Schneider'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160800
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created in 1850 and now in the collection of the Société Générale, Paris. This three-quarter length portrait of Eugène Schneider (1805-1875) depicts the French industrialist standing, facing a quarter to the right and looking at the viewer. His hands are clasped in frond of him, with his right hand holding a top hat.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
