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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

William Lowther (1821-1912)

1888 after an original of c. 1860

Carbon print | 8.1 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2911132

Photograph of a full length portrait of William Lowther, seated at a table, facing left, his face captured in profile. He holds what appears to be photograph in his right hand and places his left hand in his pocket. He gazes ahead at the photograph.

Lowther was  Secretary to the British Legation, Berlin.
  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    William Lowther (1821-1912)
  • 8.1 x 5.2 cm (image)

    9.6 x 5.8 cm (mount)

    23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs