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HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

Robert Cornelis Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1811-90)

1888 after an original of 1867

Carbon print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911490

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Robert Cornelius Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala, seated, facing towards the camera. He tucks his right hand into his jacket pocket and places his left hand on his lap. There are medals and orders pinned to his jacket.

  • Creator(s)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Robert Cornelis Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1811-90)

  • annotation: General Sir Robert Napier. 1867./ Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.7 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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