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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

    OSCAR GUSTAV REJLANDER (1813-75)

    Study of an old man looking and a Chimney sweep

    c. 1860

    Albumen print | 20.3 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2906281

    Photograph of an old man wearing a cap and glasses who looks down through an open window at a young chimney sweep boy. The boy stands at the lower right of the photograph holding a broom whilst looking-up at the old man.

    • Creator(s)

      Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75) (photographer)

    • 20.3 x 15.0 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

    • Subject(s)
      • People
        • Boys
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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