Ernest Walter Histed
(1862-1947), PhotographerArtist associated with 32 portraits
Although Ernest Walter Histed was born in Brighton, he made his reputation as a photographer in Chicago and later in Pittsburgh. He returned to England to set up a studio first in New Bond Street and then in Baker Street. In 1898 he made portraits of H. Rider Haggard, Clara Butt and the Empress of Germany, the last by command of Queen Victoria at Windsor castle. He also photographed Royal Academicians, leading actors for The Candid Friend and Pope Pius X. The firm continued as Histed and Company when he returned to New York to operate a studio on Fifth Avenue. He moved to Palm beach, Florida and continued to work until 1934. The largest collection of his work is held by the Museum of the City of New York.
by Art Photogravure Co Ltd, after Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure, 1898
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by Ernest Walter Histed
postcard print, 1899
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by Art Photogravure Co Ltd, after Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure, (1899)
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by Ernest Walter Histed
platinum print, 1899
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by Ernest Walter Histed, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, published after 1901 (1899)
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by Art Photogravure Co Ltd, after Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure, 1900s
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by Ernest Walter Histed
bromide postcard print, 1900s
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by Direct Photo Engraving Co, after Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure, 1900s
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Violet Vanbrugh (Violet Augusta Mary Barnes)
by Art Photogravure Co Ltd, after Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure, early 1900s
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by Ernest Walter Histed
platinum print, 1900s
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by Ernest Walter Histed
platinum print, 1900s
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by Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure postcard print, 1900s
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by Ernest Walter Histed, published by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide postcard print, 1900s
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by Ernest Walter Histed, published by Breitkopf & Hartel
bromide postcard print, 1900s
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by Ernest Walter Histed, printed by Rotary Photographic Co Ltd
bromide print, 1900s
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Maxine Elliott (Jessie Dermott)
by Direct Photo Engraving Co, after Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure, 1901-1902
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by Art Photogravure Co Ltd, after Ernest Walter Histed
photogravure, 1901-1902
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Maxine Elliott (Jessie Dermott)
by Ernest Walter Histed, published by J. Beagles & Co
bromide postcard print, (1901-1902)
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by Ernest Walter Histed
halftone reproduction tear sheet, published 12 March 1902
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by Ernest Walter Histed
platinum print, 1908
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