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DICKENSON

'Lord Byron'; George Anson Byron, 7th Baron Byron (1789-1868)

1854

Albumen print | 16.6 x 13.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906583

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of George Byron, 7th Baron Byron of Rochdale (1789-1868) seated, facing halfway towards the right. He turns his head towards the camera. He poses with his left arm resting on a side table.

  • Creator(s)

    Dickenson (photographer)

  • Lord Byron - 1854-/  By Dickenson

  • 16.6 x 13.3 cm (image)

    28.2 x 22.9 cm (page dimensions)

  • Lord Byron, 1854 [Photographic Portraits. Vol 1/59 (1853-1857)]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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