Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) in 'Benicia Boy' c. 1860
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913606
Photograph of a full length portrait of Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) standing, facing towards the camera. He bends his head towards the right and looks to the left. He poses with both thumbs hooked into his pockets. He poses beside a sign reading 'B.B.'. He is dressed in costume for his role in 'Benicia Boy'.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) -
annotation: Mr H. Wigan, in "Benicia Boy" [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.9 x 5.8 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)
- Language, Linguistics and Literature
- Literature
- Drama
- Benicia Boy, The-actors/actresses in roles
- Drama
- Literature
- visual works
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