Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Alfred Sydney Wigan (1814-78) in 'The Sole of St. Tropez'
c. 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913643
Photograph of a full length portrait of the British actor Alfred Sydney Wigan (1814-78) seated on a chair at a table, facing towards the camera. He is dressed as Honori Disart in 'The Sole of St. Tropez' and wears a fur stole and calf-length boots. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Alfred Sydney Wigan (1814-78)annotation: No. 2. Mr. A. Wigan as above. [reference to 29143642] [beneath work]
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.6 x 5.2 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
