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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROSS & THOMSON (ACTIVE 1848-1864)

Unidentified male portrait : 'Calotype Portrait'

c. 1849

Over-painted salted paper print | 14.4 x 12.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2600326

Photograph of an unidentified man in a half length portrait. He faces three-quarters left with his left hand raised to his face. The original salted paper print has been heavily over-painted.

  • Creator(s)

    Ross & Thomson (active 1848-1864) (photographer)

  • 14.4 x 12.2 cm (image)

    29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)

  • Calotype Portrait [Calotype Specimens]

  • From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Lothian [Scotland]
              • Edinburgh [Lothian]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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