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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

John Wilson-Patten, Baron Winmarleigh (1802-92)

c. 1860

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911278

Photograph of a full length portrait of John Wilson-Patten, later Baron Winmarleigh, standing, facing slightly towards the right. He turns his head towards the camera and looks to the left. He holds a walking stick in his right hand and poses against a painted backdrop.  three-quarters right with head facing front. In front of a scenic backdrop, holding a walking stick in his right hand.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    John Wilson-Patten, 1st Baron Winmarleigh (1802-92)
  • 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

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