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