Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
Sir John Townshend (1805-90), 3rd Viscount Sydney 1860
Albumen print | 9.4 x 8.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906832
Photograph of Viscount Sydney seated on horseback, facing three-quarters to the right. The horse stands in profile, facing right. Photograph taken outside against a painted backdrop.
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Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney (1805-90)John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney (1805-90) -
9.4 x 8.2 cm (image)
28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)
29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
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Sir John Townshend, 3rd Viscount Sydney, 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- albums
- photograph albums
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Animal husbandry
- Horses
- Animal husbandry
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
- Sports
- Riding and driving (horse and animal sports)
- Horse riding
- Riding and driving (horse and animal sports)
- Sports
- visual works
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