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John George Brabazon Ponsonby, 5th Earl Bessborough (1809-80) 1859
Albumen print | 7.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2910693
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Photograph of a full length portrait of John George Brabazon Ponsonby, 5th Earl Bessborough (1809-80) seated at a table, facing right, his face captured in profile. He rests his left arm on the table and holds a boated in his lap with both hands.
Ponsonby was Master of the Buckhounds for the majority of the time between 1848 and 1866. He was then Lord Steward for part of 1866 and from 1868 to 1874.Provenance
Acquired by Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
7.6 x 5.6 cm (image)
9.2 x 5.9 cm (mount)
23.1 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Markings
annotation: Earl of Bessborough/ 1859- [beneath work]
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