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George Pitt-Rivers, 4th Baron Rivers (1810-66)

1859

Albumen print | 8.2 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2910628

Photograph of a full length portrait of George Pitt-Rivers, 4th Baron Rivers (1810-66) seated on a chair, facing towards the camera. He leans towards the camera, placing his left hand on his knee and his right arm resting on his other knee.

Pitt-Rivers was Lord-in-Waiting between 1841 and 1846, 1853 and 1858, and 1859 and 1866.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    George Pitt Rivers, 4th Baron Rivers (1810-1866)

  • annotation: Lord Rivers./ 1859. [beneath work]

  • 8.2 x 5.7 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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