Artwork
Sir John Young
Sir John Young is a photographic photography by Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This photograph is a carte-de-visite portrait of Sir John Young, taken in 1850 by Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts Sir John Young seated in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and bow tie, with a book or card in one hand and his other arm resting on the chair's back, set against a backdrop of a draped curtain and a carved pedestal.
Technique & Style
The black-and-white photograph exhibits a faded tone and grainy texture, characteristic of early photographic techniques, and is presented in a small visiting card format typical of the period.
Context
The photograph was likely taken in a studio setting, where subjects would dress formally for portraits, as evidenced by Young's attire and the formal props used in the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dalton's Royal Photographic Gallery
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…
