Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
HUGHES & MULLINS : RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT
Henry George Agar-Ellis, 4th Viscount Clifden (1863-95)
1888 after an original of 1868Carbon print | 8.4 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911524
Photograph of a full length portrait of Henry George Agar-Robartes, 4th Viscount Clifden, standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the right and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He leans against a table positioned beside him, placing his left hand on the table top and his right arm on the table. He places his right hand to his face. He poses with his right leg crossed over his left.
Creator(s)
Hughes & Mullins : Ryde, Isle of Wight (photographer)
Viscount Clifden./ Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888.
8.4 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria
