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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

John Thomas (1813-62)

c.1858-62

Albumen print | 19.6 x 14.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906935

Photograph of the sculptor John Thomas, seated, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly to the right and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He poses with his right arm over the back of his chair and his left hand on his lap.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John Thomas (1813-62)
  • 19.6 x 14.3 cm (image)

    28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

    29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)

  • John Thomas (Sculptor) [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
        • albums
          • photograph albums