Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913597
Photograph of a full length portrait of the actor Thomas Frederick Robson (c. 1822-64) seated in a chair, facing towards the camera. He rests his right arm on the chair's arm rests and holds a small book in his left hand. He holds a long pipe in his mouth. Robson is dressed as a character in 'The Porter's Knot'.
Unknown Person (photographer)
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.7 x 5.2 cm (image)