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JOHN JABEZ EDWIN MAYALL (1813-1901)

Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux and unidentified boy

1 - 1 Jun 1861

Albumen print | 24.0 x 17.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906899

Photograph of a double portrait of Baron Brougham (1778-1868) and a young boy, possible Reginald Brougham (1853-1925). The Baron is seated on the left, facing three-quarters to the right. He holds a book open on his lap and looks towards the young boy. The young boy stands and leans on the chair.

  • Creator(s)

    John Jabez Edwin Mayall (1813-1901) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham & Vaux (1778-1868)
    Reginald Thomas Dudley Brougham (1853-1925)

  • annotation: Photographed from life by J. E. Mayall. 224 Regent St. [beneath work]

  • 24.0 x 17.8 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, and boy, 1st June 1861 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums
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