Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Horace Wigan (c.1815-85) in 'Boots at the Swan'
c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913663
Photograph of a full length portrait of the British actor Horace Wigan (c.1815-85) standing, facing slightly towards the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He is dressed in costume as a character from 'Boots at the Swan's. He appears to hold a lollipop to his mouth.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Horace Wigan (c.1815-85)annotation: Mr Horace Wigan in "Boots at the Swan."/ Reproduced. [beneath work]
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.2 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
