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? JOHAN JOSEPH ZOFFANY (FRANKFURT 1733-LONDON 1810)
'Sir William Forbes, Bart. of Pitsligo'
c. 1859Albumen print? | RCIN 2866359
Photograph of a half-length portrait of Sir William Forbes, 6th Baronet of Monymusk and Pitsligo (1739–1806). The male figure is sitting at his desk, writing with his right hand. He faces to the viewer and turns his head to the right an gazes ahead. He wears a unbuttoned coat over a shirt with lace-trimmed cuffs and collar.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Johan Joseph Zoffany (1733-1810) and was in the collection of Mrs. George Forbes, Moniack Castle, Inverness-shire.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Johan Joseph Zoffany (1733-1810) and was in the collection of Mrs. George Forbes, Moniack Castle, Inverness-shire.
Creator(s)
After? Johan Joseph Zoffany (Frankfurt 1733-London 1810) (artist)
Subject(s)
Sir William Forbes (1739-1806)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
