Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)
John Bowman
c.1858Albumen print | 10.8 x 8.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2906726
Photograph of a full length portrait of John Bowman, Forester, seated, facing towards the camera. He looks towards the right. He wears a checked three-piece suit and holds a matching hat in his right hand. He holds a walking stick in his left hand. Photograph taken at an outside location.
Creator(s)
Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)
10.8 x 8.5 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
John Bowman, aged 86, c.1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
