Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
HUGHES & MULLINS : RYDE, ISLE OF WIGHT
William Ewart (1798-1869)
1888 after an original of c.1860Carbon print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911351
Photograph of a full length portrait William Ewart Esquire M.P., standing, facing slightly towards the right. He leans his right arm on a plinth that supports a column. He holds his hands together in front of his body. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.
Ewart was responsible for developing the idea of the 'blue plaque' to commemorate an event or person linked to a particular location.
Ewart was responsible for developing the idea of the 'blue plaque' to commemorate an event or person linked to a particular location.
Creator(s)
Hughes & Mullins : Ryde, Isle of Wight (photographer)
W. Ewart Esq. M.P./ Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888.
8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert
