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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Carlotta Leclercq (1838-93) c. 1860

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913566

Carlotta Leclercq (1838-93)

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Carlotta Leclercq (1838-93) c. 1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the actress Carlotta Leclercq (1838-93) standing, facing three-quarters to the left. She turns her head towards the camera and looks to the right. She rests his right arm on a textile draped over a balustrade. She poses in front of a painted backdrop.

Provenance

Given to Prince Albert by Queen Victoria, 24th December 1856 [Victoria & Albert: Art & Love, London, 2010, pg 460]
People involved

Creator(s)

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

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Carlotta Leclercq (1838-93)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

albumen print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)

8.9 x 5.8 cm (image)
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