Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
WILLIAM BAMBRIDGE (1820-79)
'Lieutenant Cowell R.E.'; Lieutenant John Cowell (1832-94)
Jul 1856Salted paper print | 21.4 x 15.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2906624
Photograph of a full length portrait of Lieutenant John Cowell (1832-94) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head three-quarters towards the right and gazes ahead, away from the camera. He holds a cane in his right hand and a top hat and gloves in his left hand. A covered circular table stands in the right of the background.
Creator(s)
William Bambridge (1820-79) (photographer)
Lieut Cowell, R.E./Bambridge/July 1856
21.4 x 15.8 cm (image)
28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)
Lieutenant John Cowell, R.E., July 1856 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Travel Goods
- Walking sticks
- Canes
- Walking sticks
- Travel Goods
- Industries, Crafts and Trades
- Science, Medicine and Technology
