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Oscar Wilde

Photographic Print
late 19th century (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photographic print of Oscar Wilde by W. & D. Downey.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOscar Wilde (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print
Brief description
Photographic print of Oscar Wilde by W. & D. Downey
Physical description
The photograph is a portrait of Wilde. He is posed seated. He is wearing a double-breasted frock coat with satin lapels and a flower buttonhole, striped trousers, shirt, tie, and pocketsquare.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.5cm (approximately)
  • Width: 12cm (approximately)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Oscar Wilde.'
  • 'Oscar Wilde.' (Printed signature at the top of the photograph.)
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subjects depicted
Summary
Photographic print of Oscar Wilde by W. & D. Downey.
Collection
Accession number
S.1444-2015

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Record createdJuly 30, 2015
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