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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Sir Michael Costa (1808-84) c.1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913548

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Photograph of a full length portrait of the conductor Sir Michael Costa (1808-84) standing, facing halfway to the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He rests his right hand on the back of a chair and holds a top hat in his left hand.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Sir Michael Costa (1808-84)
  • annotation: M. Costa [beneath work]
  • 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

    9.5 x 6.0 cm (mount)

    8.7 x 5.3 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
    Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Music
        • Musicians