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Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Leonora Wigan (1805-84), known as Mrs Alfred Wigan c. 1860

Albumen print | 23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions) | RCIN 2913603

Leonora Wigan (1805-84), known as Mrs Alfred Wigan

Camille Silvy (1834-1910)

Leonora Wigan (1805-84), known as Mrs Alfred Wigan c. 1860

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Photograph of a full length portrait of Leonora Wigan (1805-84), better known by her stage name Mrs Alfred Wigan. She stands facing three-quarters to the left and turns her head to look towards the camera. She places her right hand on a balustrade beside her. She poses in front of a painted backdrop.

Provenance

Acquired by Prince Albert
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Camille Silvy (1834-1910)
(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Leonora Wigan (1805-84)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

23.1 x 17.5 cm (page dimensions)

9.4 x 6.2 cm (mount)

8.8 x 5.9 cm (image)

Markings

annotation: Mrs Alfred Wigan [beneath work]
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Category
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Object type(s)
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