Portrait of an unidentified man : 'Portrait from Life' c. 1849
Salted paper print | 13.2 x 11.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2600320
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Photograph of an elderly gentleman, seated, reading a book. He rests his right hand underneath his chin and with his left hand he holds a book open on the page that he is reading. He faces three-quarters left and wears a dark suit and tie with white shirt.
Provenance
From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849
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Medium and techniques
Salted paper print
Measurements
13.2 x 11.2 cm (image)
29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)
Alternative title(s)
Portrait from Life [Calotype Specimens]