John Ruskin

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• John Ruskin (1819-1900), Writer, artist and social reformer. Sitter in 72 portraits.

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• Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) (1832-1898), Photographer and author of 'Alice in Wonderland'. Artist associated with 59 portraits, Sitter in 9 portraits.

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Lewis Carroll and Ruskin never developed a close relationship but Carroll did ask for his opinion on occasion and, on 3 June 1875, persuaded him 'with some difficulty' to sit for this photograph. The resulting portrait is somewhat strained and awkward but remains an interesting record of their acquaintance.

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• Callow, Simon, Character Sketches: Oscar Wilde and His Circle, 2000, p. 39
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 538