Oscar Wilde

Photographer: Sarony

1883

Photograph

Source: John Cooper's Oscar Wilde in America

Although Wilde looks younger in this photo in which he has a Caligula haircut than in those from 1882 in which he appears with long hair, cape, and hat, Mr. Cooper explains that Wilde did in fact wear his hair short during his second trip to the United States.

Sarony photographs of Wilde

  • Half-portrait in coat with fur collar
  • Standing in cape hat in hand
  • Wrapped in cape
  • Seated with elbow on knee

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