Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913545
Photograph of a full length portrait of the actor George Cooke (1807-63) standing, facing towards the camera. He holds a cup and saucer with both hands in front of his body. He is dressed in costume for the play 'The Base Imposter'. There is a mirror behind him, reflecting a vision of the back of his head.
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.9 x 5.8 cm (image)