John Watkins
RA Collection: People and Organisations
Photographer. Chiefly known for his portraits. John Watkins (1823 - 26/12/1874) was active at 34 Parliament Street, London S. W. from 1851-1875.Watkins had had been a manager for Richard Beard at Parliament Street until 1851 and then took over the studio. Richard Beard was notable as having the first photographic studio in London at the Royal Polytechnic Institution.
In 1861, he received a Royal Warrant, his photographic stamp states he is 'Photographer to the Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Ex Royal Family of France'.
Brother of Charles Watkins.
The National Portrait Gallery holds correspondence between John Watkins and his brother Charles.
Works associated with John Watkins in the RA Collection
90 results
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![John Watkins, Portrait of David Roberts RA]()
After From: John Watkins
Portrait of David Roberts RA
Mixed method engraving on steel
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![John Watkins, Octavius Oakley 1800-1867]()
From: John Watkins
Octavius Oakley 1800-1867, ca. 1850 - 1880
Albumen print mounted on card with printed name
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![John Watkins, Egron Sellif Lundgren 1815-1875]()
From: John Watkins
Egron Sellif Lundgren 1815-1875, ca. 1850s
Albumen print mounted on card with printed name
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![John Watkins, Carl Haag R.W.S. (1820-1915)]()
From: John Watkins
Carl Haag R.W.S. (1820-1915), ca. 1850-1880
Albumen print mounted on card with printed name
