Sir John Young
Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Sir John Young is a 1850 photographic by Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a black-and-white photo of a man in a dark suit and bow tie, sitting in a chair. He holds a small book or card in one hand and rests his other arm on the chair’s back. Behind him, a draped curtain and a carved pedestal with a draped cloth add a formal touch. The photo looks old, with faded tones and a slightly grainy texture. This kind of image was likely taken in a studio, where people dressed up for portraits. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more photos like this.
A carte-de-visite photograph from Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery in 1850 shows a full-length portrait of a seated man identified as Sir John Young. The image is a small visiting card format typical of the period.
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This late 19th-century studio specialized in crisp portrait photographs. One of their most common subjects was Sir John Young, captured in sharp detail and formal pose. The Royal Photographic Gallery’s backdrops stayed…
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