A7685

Photograph of Charles Dickens; classic studio portrait photograph of Dickens, subtly overpainted in oils; artist probably J(ohn)? Hopper; faint traces of gold-coloured edging around original photographic image; backed onto art board, decorative frame. The original photograph was taken in 1863, and subsequently re-printed many times.

John & Charles (original photographer) Watkins, John (additional artist) Hopper

mid-late 19th century