Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Caldesi, Blanford & Co
Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) in 'Rigoletto' c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860
Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913653
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Italian opera singer Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) standing, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the left. He places his right hand on top of a table and holds a plumed hat in his left hand. He is dressed as the Duke in 'Rigoletto'.
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Creator(s)
Caldesi, Blanford & Co (photographer)
Previously attributed to Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) -
annotation: Sir Mario as the Duke, in/ "Rigoletto" [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)
8.8 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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