Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913644
Photograph of a full length portrait of the British actor Alfred Sydney Wigan (1814-78) standing, facing towards the camera. He leans towards a table beside him, placing his left hand on the table top. He is dressed as Honori Disart in 'The Sole of St. Tropez'. He wears what appears to be a dressing gown and slippers. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.
Unknown Person (photographer)
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.1 cm (image)