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 le Bon Mallet'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160796
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created in 1847. This three-quarter length portrait of Adolphe-Jacques, baron Mallet de Chalmassy (1787-1868), depicts the French banker standing, facing a quarter to the right and looking at the viewer. He tucks his right hand inside his coat, whilst holding a pair of gloves in his left hand.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
