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Alexander Bassano (10 May 1829 – 21 October 1913) was an English photographer who was a leading royal and high society portrait photographer in Victorian London. He is known for his photo of the Earl Kitchener in the Lord Kitchener Wants You army recruitment poster during the First World War and his photographs of Queen Victoria .
Explore the extensive collection of negatives from the Bassano studio, one of the most important photographic portrait studios of the Victorian era. See portraits of famous and ordinary sitters from the 1870s to the 1970s, and learn about the studio's history and legacy.
Alexander Bassano. (1829-1913), Photographer. Sitter in 4 portraits. Artist associated with 2805 portraits. Born in London, Bassano received artistic training in the studios of painters Augustus Egg and William Beverley, and at Thomas Heatherley's Art School. He opened his first photographic studio in 1850 on Regent Street, London.
Bassano Ltd was a London-based photography studio founded by Alexander Bassano in 1850 and active until 1965. It produced portraits of many famous people, such as royalty, actors, writers and politicians, using various backgrounds and techniques.
Alexander Bassano was a society photographer who founded a studio in 1850 and moved to various locations in London. He was known for his large backgrounds and his works are associated with the Royal Academy Collection.
BASSANO, ALEXANDER (1829 to 1913) Lived at 75 Central Hill in 1901. Alexander Bassano was one of the most famous Victorian society photographers. He took portraits of many members of the royal family including Queen Victoria.
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Description. Photograph of Alexandra, Princess of Wales in a three-quarters length portrait, standing and holding a bouquet. She wears a tiara, diamond encrusted choker and evening dress decorated with star emblems. She also wears the royal family orders and Garter star insignia.
