Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography
ROSS & THOMSON (ACTIVE 1847-1890S)
Portrait of an unidentified man : 'Portrait from Life'
c. 1849Salted paper print | 13.2 x 11.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2600320
Photograph of an elderly gentleman, seated, reading a book. He rests his right hand underneath his chin and with his left hand he holds a book open on the page that he is reading. He faces three-quarters left and wears a dark suit and tie with white shirt.
Creator(s)
Ross & Thomson (active 1847-1890s) (photographer)
13.2 x 11.2 cm (image)
29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)
Portrait from Life [Calotype Specimens]
From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849
Subject(s)
- Places
- Europe
- Great Britain
- Scotland
- Lothian [Scotland]
- Edinburgh [Scotland]
- Lothian [Scotland]
- Scotland
- Great Britain
- Europe
- Philosophy & Psychology
- Psychology
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Reading (activity)
- Physical and Mental Activities
- Psychology
- Organisation
- Documentation
- Books
- Documentation
- Places
