Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Albumen 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).
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.9 x 5.8 cm (image)