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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

MARTIN LAROCHE (1814-86)

Mr Ryder (1814-85) as Bolingbroke

1857

Hand coloured photograph | 22.5 x 17.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2909973

Hand coloured photograph of actor John Ryder as Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford, in 'King Richard II', Act I, Scene III. Ryder wears gilt armour with Royal Standard tunic. 
  • Creator(s)

    Martin Laroche (1814-86) (photographer)

    Martin Laroche (1814-86) (colourist)

  • 22.5 x 17.5 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