Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Leonora Wigan (1805-84), known as Mrs Alfred Wigan
circa 1860Albumen 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.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Mrs Alfred Wigan
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.9 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
