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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER JOSEPH CUNDALL (1819-95)

'Mr Landseer, father of Sir Edwin Landseer, aged 87'

1867 copy after an original of 1850

Carbon print | 20.4 x 15.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906012

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of John Landseer (1763-1852) seated in a chair, facing three-quarters to the right. He is depicted drawing on a piece of paper he holds on his lap.

John Landseer, an engraver,  was the father of the celebrated artist Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73).

Carbon copy print adhered over the top of the original print.
  • Creator(s)

    After Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)

    William Bambridge (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John Landseer (1763-1852)
  • 20.4 x 15.3 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Artists
    • Physical and Mental Activities
      • Drawing (verb)
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs