Prince Albert encouraged his children’s interest in photography
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
Edward Cowley (1817-93) and Gustav Mayet 1865
Albumen print | 8.8 x 5.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2917819
Photograph of a full length double portrait of Edward Cowley and Gustav Mayet. Cowley is seated in a chair, facing three-quarters to the left. He poses with his legs crossed and gazes down at a book he holds with both hands in front of his chest. Mayet stands beside him, gazing towards the right. They both wear suits. Photograph taken in Windsor.
Cowley was a jaegar for the Royal Household. Mayet worked for the Royal Household.
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Creator(s)
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (photographer)
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (royal creator)
Subject(s)
Edward Cowley (1817-93)Mayet, Gustav, Royal Household (fl.1859-1872) -
8.8 x 5.7 cm (image)
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From an album of photographs taken and arranged by Prince Alfred
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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