Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
Leonora Wigan (1805-84), known as Mrs Alfred Wigan c. 1860
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913603
Photograph of a full length portrait of Leonora Wigan (1805-84), better known by her stage name Mrs Alfred Wigan. She stands facing three-quarters to the left and turns her head to look towards the camera. She places her right hand on a balustrade beside her. She poses in front of a painted backdrop.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Leonora Wigan (1805-84) -
annotation: Mrs Alfred Wigan [beneath work]
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23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.9 cm (image)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
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