Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
UNKNOWN PERSON
Sir William Cubitt (1791-1863), Politician
1871 after an original of 1860Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2911316
Photograph of a full length portrait of Alderman William Cubitt, standing, facing towards the camera. He holds a document in his hands. He wears ceremonial robes.
Cubitt was a politician and served as Alderman of the City of London in 1851 and as Lord Mayor of London from 1860-61 and again from 1861-62.
Cubitt was a politician and served as Alderman of the City of London in 1851 and as Lord Mayor of London from 1860-61 and again from 1861-62.
Creator(s)
Unknown Person (photographer)
Subject(s)
Sir William Cubitt (1791-1863)8.7 x 5.5 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)
23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- albums
- visual works
