Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Alfred Sydney Wigan (1814-78)
circa 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913602
Photograph of a full length portrait of Alfred Sydney Wigan (1814-78) standing, facing slightly towards the left. He looks towards the camera. He places his left hand on a balustrade behind him. He poses in front of a painted backdrop depicting a landscape scene.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Mr. Alfred Wigan
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.9 x 5.8 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
