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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

    HUGHES & MULLINS (1883-1917)

    Evelyn Denison, 1st Viscount Ossington (1800-73)

    1888 after an original of c.1860

    Carbon print | 8.5 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2911211

    Photograph of a full length portrait of Evelyn Denison, 1st Viscount Ossington, then Speaker of the House of Commons. He is depicted standing, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He poses with his arms crossed in front of his chest.

    • Creator(s)

      Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      John Evelyn Denison Ossington, 1st Viscount (1800-73)

    • 8.5 x 5.3 cm (image)

      9.8 x 6.2 cm (mount)

      23.0 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    • Acquired by Prince Albert

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • albums
            • photograph albums
          • photographs
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