Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) in 'Nine Points of the Law' c. 1860
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913607
Photograph of a full length portrait of the actor Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) standing, facing towards the camera. He holds a bag in his left hand. He is dressed in costume as his character in 'Nine Points of the Law'.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) -
annotation: Mr Horace Wigan/ in "Nine point of the Law." [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.9 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
- visual works
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