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 2913640
Photograph of a full length double portrait of the actors Walter Lacy (1809-98) and Charles Albert Fechter (1824-79) re-enacting a scene from the play 'Ruy Blas'. Lacy's character, on the right, is shown stabbing Fechter. The two men are fighting with knives. They pose in front of a painted backdrop.
Unknown Person (photographer)
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.1 cm (image)