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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

MARTIN LAROCHE (1814-86)

Charles Kean (1811-68) as King Lear

1858

Hand coloured photograph | 22.5 x 17.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2909988

Hand coloured photograph of actor Charles Kean as King Lear in the homonymous play, Act III, Scene II (as represented at the Princess's Theatre in 1858). The actor stands with his right arm up in the air holding wheat and flowers. He wears a blue robe, pink shawl and flowers on his head and on top of his belt. Inscription reads 'Blow winds and crack your cheeks'.
  • Creator(s)

    Martin Laroche (1814-86) (photographer)

    Martin Laroche (1814-86) (colourist)

  • 22.5 x 17.8 cm (image)

  • Given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert as a Christmas gift

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        • Toys and Decorations
          • Theatrical costumes