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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Giovanni Belletti (1813-90) c.1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913537

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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)

    Subject(s)
    Giovanni Belletti (1813-90)
  • annotation: Signor Belletti [beneath work]
  • 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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
    Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Music
        • Musicians