Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913639
Photograph of a full length portrait of the actors Walter Lacy (1809-98) and Charles Albert Fechter (1824-79) re-enacting a scene from the play 'Ruy Blas'. Fechter, on the left, appears to stab Lacy's character. The two men are dressed in historical costume and pose in front of a painted backdrop.
Unknown Person (photographer)
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.6 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.6 x 5.2 cm (image)