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Ross & Thomson (active 1848-1864)

Unidentified male portrait : 'Calotype Portrait' c. 1849

Over-painted salted paper print | 14.4 x 12.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2600326

Calotype Portrait [Calotype Specimens]

Ross & Thomson (active 1848-1864)

Calotype Portrait [Calotype Specimens] c. 1849

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Description

Photograph of an unidentified man in a half length portrait. He faces three-quarters left with his left hand raised to his face. The original salted paper print has been heavily over-painted.

Provenance

From an album presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1849
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Ross & Thomson (active 1848-1864)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Over-painted salted paper print

calotype, salted paper print, hand coloured photograph, overpainted

Measurements

14.4 x 12.2 cm (image)

29.7 x 37.1 cm (page dimensions)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
Scotland
Lothian [Scotland]
Edinburgh [Lothian]
References

Alternative title(s)

Calotype Portrait [Calotype Specimens]

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