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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Sir John Townshend (1805-90), 3rd Viscount Sydney 1860

Albumen print | 9.4 x 8.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906832

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

- 1860

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Description

Photograph of Viscount Sydney seated on horseback, facing three-quarters to the right. The horse stands in profile, facing right. Photograph taken outside against a painted backdrop.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
(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)

Subject(s)

Search the collection John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney (1805-90)

Search the collection John Robert Townshend, Viscount Sydney (1805-90)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

9.4 x 8.2 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 25.0 x 5.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Horses
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Sports
Riding and driving (horse and animal sports)
Horse riding
References

Alternative title(s)

Sir John Townshend, 3rd Viscount Sydney, 1860 [Photographic Portraits Vol.3/61 1856-1863]

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