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    PRINCE ALFRED, DUKE OF EDINBURGH AND SAXE-COBURG & GOTHA (1844-1900)

    Prince Arthur, later Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), and Prince Leopold, later Duke of Albany (1853-84)

    c. 1864

    Albumen print | 9 x 6.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2917696

    Photograph of a full length double portrait of Prince Leopold and Prince Arthur, both looking towards the camera. Prince Arthur is seated at a piano, his hands outstretched on the keys as if playing. His brother Prince Leopold stands beside him, on the left, supporting himself against the piano.

    • Creator(s)

      Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900) (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)
      Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany (1853-84)

    • 9 x 6.5 cm (image)

    • From an album of photographs taken and arranged by Prince Alfred

    • Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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