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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

MARTIN LAROCHE (1814-86)

Mr Cathcart (1828-1902) as the Duke of Norfolk

1857

Hand coloured photograph | 22.5 x 17.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2909972

Hand coloured photograph of actor James Cathcart as Thomas Mowbray, 1st Duke of Norfolk, in 'King Richard II', Act I, Scene III. Cathcart wears armour and a short red velvet tunic embroidered with the Royal Standard on top. He holds a sword in his right hand.
  • Creator(s)

    Martin Laroche (1814-86) (photographer)

    Martin Laroche (1814-86) (colourist)

  • 22.5 x 17.3 cm (image)

  • Given to Queen Victoria by Prince Albert as a Christmas gift

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Theatrical costumes