Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Thomas Frederick Robson (c. 1822-64) in 'Boots at the Swan'
circa 1860Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913596
Photograph of a full length portrait of the actor Thomas Frederick Robson (c. 1822-64) leaning against a table. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He is dressed as a character in 'Boots at the Swan'.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
Mr Robson, in "Boots at the Swan".
23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)
9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)
8.8 x 5.8 cm (image)
- Acquired by Prince Albert