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AFTER HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)

'Portrait de Paul Delaroche'

1857-58

Albumen 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
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