Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Agnes Boucicault (1833-1916)
c. 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913667
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Scottish actor Agnes Boucicault (1833-1916) standing, facing three-quarters to the right. She turns her head slightly and looks towards the camera. She places her left hand on the back of a chair. There is a balustrade and painted backdrop behind her.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Agnes Boucicault (1833-1916)annotation: Mrs Dion Boucicault [beneath work]
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
