Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
George Cooke (1807-63) in 'The Base Imposter' c.1860
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.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
George Cooke (1807-1863) -
annotation: Mr. G. Cooke, in The Base Imposter." [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.9 x 5.8 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
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