Adolphus Liddell, Junior

1867

Julia Margaret Cameron

Associated Names
Julia Margaret Cameron

Artist, British, 1815 - 1879

The image shows a portrait of a person with a partial view of their upper body. The person's head is slightly turned to the side, with their gaze directed slightly downward and to the right of the frame. They have light-colored skin, a softer jawline with visible facial hair concentrated along the jaw and sideburns, and a solemn expression. Their hair is short and dark, mostly covered by a dark hat adorned with a white feather. They are dressed in dark clothing, likely a cloak or robe, as no visible shirt collar or detail is evident. There is no visible jewelry or objects held in their hand. The background is plain and dark.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 28.9 x 23.1 cm (11 3/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
    mount ((trimmed)): 57.6 x 46.3 cm (22 11/16 x 18 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.29.8


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Anthony Denny; Howard and Jane Ricketts, London; NGA purchase, 2007.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

On mount below photograph, by Julia Margaret Cameron, in ink: From Life Julia Margaret Cameron / Adolphus Liddell Junior; lower center Colnaghi blindstamp

Wikidata ID

Q64156137

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