Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Giorgio Ronconi (1810-90) c. 1860
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913619
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Italian opera singer Giorgio Ronconi (1810-90) standing, facing halfway to the right. He looks ahead, away from the camera. He tucks his right arm into his jacket and holds a cane and top hat in his left hand.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Giorgio Ronconi (1810-90) -
annotation: Signor Ronconi [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.6 x 5.5 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
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musicians
- Music
- visual works
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