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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)

'Mr le Cte de Salvandy'

1857-58

Albumen print? | RCIN 2160794

Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, completed in 1846 and now in the collection of the Louvre, Paris (Inv. no. RF 2489). This three-quarter length portrait of Narcisse-Achille de Salvandy (1795-1856) depicts the French politician standing, facing slightly to the left and looking at the viewer. He wears his state cloak trimmed with ermine and a neck badge. He rests his right hand on the base of a plinth, whilst holding a hat 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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs