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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Sir Henry Ponsonby (1825-95) 1861

Albumen print | 9.2 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2910786

Sir Henry Ponsonby (1825-95)

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Sir Henry Ponsonby (1825-95) 1861

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Sir Henry Ponsonby (1825-95) standing, leaning against a plinth that he places his right hand on. He gazes to the left and crosses his legs. He places his left hand in his pocket.

Ponsonby was Keeper of the Privy Purse from 1878 to 1895.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Sir Henry Ponsonby (1825-95)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

9.2 x 5.7 cm (image)

9.5 x 6.3 cm (mount)

23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

Markings

annotation: Colonel Ponsonby. 1861. [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
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photograph albums
photographs

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