Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) 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.1851-85) 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)
Mr Horace Wigan in "Boots at the Swan."/ Reproduced.
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