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
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.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Giovanni Belletti (1813-90) -
annotation: Signor Belletti [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.2 x 5.8 cm (mount)
8.5 x 5.6 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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