[Darwin, Charles]--Cameron, Julia Margaret

near half-length, facing left, albumen print (345 x 253mm), on a later heavy card mount, framed and glazed (frame size 560 x 460mm), [copyright 23 July 1868]

Jeremy Norman, "Darwin's Century", Sotheby's, 11 December 1992, lot 139

Julia Margaret Cameron: Complete Photographs (2002), no.644

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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A COPY OF THE RAREST OF CAMERON'S PORTRAITS OF DARWIN. Julia Margaret Cameron took a series of photographic portraits of Darwin when he and his family rented Dumbola Lodge in Freshwater from the photographer in the summer of 1868. They stayed for six weeks, during which time they became very attached to Cameron and were visited by many of her friends including Tennyson and Longfellow. Darwin himself believed that Cameron's were the best photographs that had been taken of him.