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Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art

    AFTER HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)

    'Mr Achille Fould'

    1857-58

    Albumen print? | RCIN 2160772

    Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created in 1836. This head-and-shoulders portrait of Achille Fould (1800-67) depicts the French politician three-quarters to the right and gazing ahead.

    • Creator(s)

      After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)

      Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)

    • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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