Sir William Nathan Wrighte Hewett (1834-1888), 1st Lieutenant on board the Royal Yacht 'Victoria and Albert' Jun 1858

Albumen print | 23.7 x 17.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906696

Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)

- Jun 1858

Description

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Sir William Nathan Wrighte Hewett (1834-88) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head slightly towards the left and looks ahead, away from the camera. He wears a naval uniform with medal bar.

Provenance

Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Leonida Caldesi (1823-91)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Hewett, Sir William Nathan Wrighte, VC, Vice-Admiral (1834-1888)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.7 x 17.7 cm (image)

28.4 x 23.0 cm (page dimensions)

29.5 x 24.5 x 6.0 cm (album)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
albums
photograph albums
References

Alternative title(s)

Lieutenant Hewit [sic], R.N., 1st Lieutenant on board the Royal Yacht 'Victoria and Albert', June 1858 [Photographic Portraits Vol.2/60 1852-1859]