Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
George Cooke (1807-1863) in 'The Porter's Knot'
c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913543
Photograph of a full length portrait of the English actor George Cooke (1807-63) seated on a stool, facing towards the camera. He holds a cane in his right hand, resting his left arm on top. Cooke is dressed for his role in the play 'The Porter's Knot'.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Reproduced. Mr G. Cooke in "The Porters Knot."
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.5 x 6.3 cm (mount)
9.1 x 5.8 cm (image)
Acquired by Prince Albert
