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 Thiers'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160826
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created in 1856 and now in the collection of the Fondation Dosne-Thiers, Paris. This three-quarter length portrait of Adolphe Thiers (1797-1877) depicts the French politician on a staircase, facing to the viewer and turning his head to the right. His right hand rests on the stone balustrade in front of him, whilst his left hand holds a folder with documents.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
