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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Benjamin Hall, Lord Llanover (1802-67)

1888 after an original of c.1860

Carbon print | 8.4 x 5.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2911235

Photograph of a full length portrait of Lord Llanover, standing, facing towards the camera. he leans against a plinth, located on his left, and cross his legs. He holds a top hat in his left hand and a cane in his right.
  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Sir Benjamin Hall (1802-67)
  • 8.4 x 5.0 cm (image)

    9.4 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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