Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Thomas Frederick Robson (c. 1822-64) in 'Boots at the Swan'
c. 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913594
Photograph of a full length portrait of the actor Thomas Frederick Robson (c. 1822-64) seated at a table, leaning towards the right. He is dressed as a character from 'Boots at the Swan'.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Thomas Frederick Robson (1821-64)annotation: Mr Robson, in "Boots at the Swan" [beneath work]
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.9 x 5.9 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- photographs
- cartes-de-visite
- albums
- visual works
