Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM HENRY SOUTHWELL (1823-70)
Edward Horsman (1807-76)
c.1861-4Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2911424
Photograph of a full length portrait of The Right Honourable Edward Horsman, seated, facing three-quarters to the left. He poses with his legs crossed. He holds a book open with both hands, positioning the book on his lap.
Creator(s)
William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)
Rt. Hon: E. Horsman.
8.5 x 5.3 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert and arranged by Queen Victoria
