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HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (1804-81

1888 after an original of 1868

Carbon print | 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911502

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Right Honourable Benjamin Disraeli, standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the left and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He tucks his left hand into his jacket and holds a cane in his right hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Benjamin Disraeli (1804-81)

  • annotation: The Right Hon. B. Disraeli. 1868./ Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]

  • 8.7 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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