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Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917)
William Hookham Carpenter (1792-1866) 1888 after an original of c.1860
Carbon print | 8.6 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911349
Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917)
William Hookham Carpenter (1792-1866) 1888 after an original of c.1860
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Photograph of a full length portrait of William Hookham Carpenter, then Keeper of Prints at the British Museum, standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He turns his head and looks towards the camera. He rests his left arm on the back of a chair beside him, holding a book in his left hand. He places his right hand on top of his left arm.
Provenance
Acquired by Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
(photographer)Acquirer(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
8.6 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.2 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Markings
annotation: W.H. Carpenter. British Museum./
Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]Category
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