Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Giovanni Belletti (1813-90)
c.1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913537
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Italian baritone Signor Giovanni Belletti (1813-90) standing, facing slightly towards the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He poses with his hands in his pockets. He poses in front of a painted backdrop depicting a tree-lined avenue.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Signor Belletti
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.2 x 5.8 cm (mount)
8.5 x 5.6 cm (image)
Acquired by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musicians
- Music
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
