Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Giovanni Matteo Mario (1810-83) in 'Rigoletto'
c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860Carbon 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'.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Sir Mario as the Duke, in/ "Rigoletto"
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.1 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.5 cm (image)Acquired by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musicians
- Music
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport