[William Charles Thomas Dobson] 1860s

This 1860s carte de visite photograph of William Charles Thomas Dobson, by the photographers John and Charles Watkins, captures the artist in a formal portrait. The image showcases Dobson's signature attire, a dark suit and bowtie. The prominent beard and mustache were characteristic of Victorian-era fashion. The image's inscription, "John Watkins, Photo, Parliament St.", provides insight into the location of the photography studio in London.