Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) in the 'Benicia Boy'
c. 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913605
Photograph of a full length portrait of Horace Wigan (c.1851-85) standing, facing right, his face captured in profile. He holds both hands up in front of his chest, forming fists as if ready to fight. He poses beside a sign reading 'B.B.'. Wigan's stance refers to his character in the 'Benicia Boy', a play referring to the American fighter John C. Heenan (1834-73).
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Horace Wigan (c.1815-85)annotation: H. Wigan in the 'Benicia Boy' [beneath work]
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.9 x 5.8 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Language, Linguistics and Literature
- Literature
- Drama
- Benicia Boy, The-actors/actresses in roles
- Drama
- Literature
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- Language, Linguistics and Literature
