I often site instances where life behind the camera is unkind, but this image is one of those where the photographer can’t lose for winning – unless he put the film in backward or messed up the film developing. Some subjects seem made for the camera.
The fortunate man: Mr. F. O Devereux, Artist in Photography, 61 Western Road, Hove, Brighton. He advertised that “This picture can be enlarged to any size in permanent carbon or on opal. Copies may be had.” Late 19th century.