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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Sir Michael Costa (1808-84) c.1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913548

Sir Michael Costa (1808-84)

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Sir Michael Costa (1808-84) c.1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the conductor Sir Michael Costa (1808-84) standing, facing halfway to the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He rests his right hand on the back of a chair and holds a top hat in his left hand.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria
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 Michael Costa (1808-84)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.5 x 6.0 cm (mount)

8.7 x 5.3 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: M. Costa [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
photographs
cartes-de-visite
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Music
Musicians

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