Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Ashworth Peter Burke, son of Sir John Bernard Burke (1864-1919)
1876Albumen print hand-coloured with watercolour | 13.2 x 9.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2914329
Hand painted photograph of a full length portrait of Peter Burke (1864-1919), dressed in the costume of a Page during the time of King Charles I (1600-49). He stands, supporting himself on a pedestal.
The costume was worn at a fancy dress ball given by James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn (1811-85) at the Viceregal Lodge, Dublin.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
13.2 x 9.2 cm (image)
- Acquired by Queen Victoria
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Toys and Decorations
- Theatrical costumes
- Costume-Fancy Dress
- Theatrical costumes
- Toys and Decorations
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
