'Reproduction from a photographic portrait of Mr. C. Silvy'
2 of 1296 portraits matching these criteria:
- set matching 'Camille Silvy Collection, Album 7 (Vol 7)'
© National Portrait Gallery, London
'Reproduction from a photographic portrait of Mr. C. Silvy'
by Camille Silvy, after Unknown photographer
albumen print, circa 1862 (circa 1853)
4 1/8 in. x 4 3/8 in. (105 mm x 112 mm) image size
Purchased, 1904
Photographs Collection
NPG Ax59139
Sitterback to top
- Camille Silvy (1834-1910), Photographer. Sitter in 24 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 14313 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Camille Silvy (1834-1910), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 14313 portraits, Sitter in 24 portraits.
- Unknown photographer, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 6582 portraits.
Events of 1853back to top
Current affairs
Britain and America sign a treaty establishing an International Copyright agreement. Dickens, whose Bleak House is also published this year, was a particularly outspoken critic of these laws, as his works were freely published in America without any protection over copyright or royalties. He had lobbied the American Congress over the issue during his North American reading tour of 1842.Art and science
David Livingstone makes a six month journey from the Zambezi river to the west coast of Africa.Harriet Martineau translates The Positive Philosophy of August Comte. A scientific approach to understanding the natural world and human and social relations, positivism has an important influence on the development of the social sciences.
Holman Hunt exhibits his The Light of the World
International
Diplomatic row over Napoleon's call to the Turkish empire to restore Roman Catholic rights in the Holy Land. Russia asserts her role of protecting the rights of all Christians in the Ottoman empire; French and British fleets are dispatched to the Dardanelles. The Turkish sultan, declaring that he will look after the rights of Christians, heightens tension, and the Crimean war begins with Turkey declaring war on Russia.Comments back to top
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