Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Unknown Person
Sir George Cowper (1806-56) c. 1856
Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2910769
Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir George Cowper (1806-56) standing, facing towards the camera. He holds a cane in his let hand and a top hat in his right.
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Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
George Cowper, 6th Earl Cowper (1806-56) -
annotation: Sir George Cowper [beneath work]
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8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
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Acquired by Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
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