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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ANDRÉ ADOLFE EUGÈNE DISDÉRI (1819-89)

'La Lutte' ; The Fight

c.1858

Salted paper print | 11.4 x 16.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2932743

Photograph of a group of eight men gathered in a semi-circle around two men fighting. An older man stands at the centre of the group of spectators. He poses with his left arm leaning against a post. A young boy stands beside him, adopting a similar position. There is a building in the background.
  • Creator(s)

    André Adolfe Eugène Disdéri (1819-89) (photographer)

  • 11.4 x 16.9 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Sports
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs