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)
'Portrait de Paul Delaroche'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160746
Photograph of a self-portarit by Paul Delaroche created in 1838. The bust-length portrait presents the French artist facing a quarter to the left and looking towards the viewer. At the time the photgrpah was taken, the original work formed part of the collection of Horace Vernet (1789-1863), Delaroche's father-in-law.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
