Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Marietta Piccolomini (1834-99)
circa 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913622
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Italian opera singer Marietta Piccolomini (1834-99) seated on a chair at a table, facing slightly towards the left. She turns her head and looks towards the camera. She leans her right arm on the table and places her left hand in her lap.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Mlle Piccolomini
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.6 cm (image)Acquired by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musicians
- Music
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport