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GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823-93)

John Brown (1827-83)

1860

Albumen print | 19.1 x 14.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2160093

Photograph of a full length portrait of John Brown (1827-83) seated on a wrought iron bench, facing a quarters to the left. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears a cap, tweed jacket and waistcoat, kilt and sporran. A gun leans against the bench, on the left side of the photograph. Photograph taken at Balmoral.

  • Creator(s)

    George Washington Wilson (1823-93) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John Brown (1826-83)

  • 19.1 x 14.6 cm (image)

    28.3 x 36.6 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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