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A portrait of man

Photograph
1875 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of a man in military uniform with a sword hanging from his waist. He is seated at a desk with a gun in his hands. Left side profile.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA portrait of man (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen photograph mounted on card.
Brief description
Photograph by Livernois & Bienvenu, a portrait of a man, albumen print, ca. 1875
Physical description
Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of a man in military uniform with a sword hanging from his waist. He is seated at a desk with a gun in his hands. Left side profile.
Dimensions
  • Height: 105mm
  • Width: 63mm
Marks and inscriptions
'Livernois & Bienvenu / PHOTOGRAPHERS / QUEBEC' (Printed on verso, as part of logo.)
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
Associated object
PROV.5861-2017 (RPS Group record)
Other number
XRG303 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
Collection
Accession number
RPS.5309-2018

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Record createdOctober 30, 2018
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