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Adrien François Servais (1807-66) c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860

Carbon print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913616

Adrien Francois Servais (1807-66)

Unknown Person

Adrien Francois Servais (1807-66) c.1880 copy of an original of c.1860

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Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of the cellist Adrien François Servais (1807-66) standing, facing slightly towards the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He holds a cello in his left hand and a bow in his right.

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 Adrien François Servais (1807-66)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Carbon print

carbon print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

8.5 x 5.4 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: M. Servais./ Reproduced. [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
Cellists
Musical instruments
Cellos

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