Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
General Viscount Gough (1779-1869)
c.1860-1Albumen print | 8.7 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2911324
Photograph of a full length portrait of General Viscount Hugh Gough, standing, facing the camera. He wears a full military uniform and holds a sabre in his left hand. He places his right hand on a plumed helmet, positioned on a table beside him. A female bust also sits on the table.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
GENL VISCOUNT GOUGH, K.P., G.C.B.
8.7 x 5.7 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
- Acquired by Prince Albert