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Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906) c.1880 copy of an original of 1860

Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913575

Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906)

Unknown Person

Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906) c.1880 copy of an original of 1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the Italian tragedienne, or tragedy actor, Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906) standing, facing towards the camera. She turns her head and looks towards the right. She leans her left arm against a shelf or screen and hold her hands together.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Unknown Person
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

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

Subject(s)

Search the collection Adelaide Ristori (1822-1906)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.8 x 6.0 cm (mount)

8.8 x 5.4 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Mme Ristori./ Reproduced. [beneath work]
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
albums
photograph albums
photographs
cartes-de-visite

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