Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Michael William Balfe (1808-70)
circa 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913628
Photograph of a full length portrait of the Irish composer Michael William Balfe (1808-70) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly and looks to the right. He holds a cane in his right hand and holds a top hat in his left hand.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Mr Balfe
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)
Acquired by Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Music
- Musicians
- Music
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
