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Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art

After Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s)

'Prince Alfred' c.1863-5

Albumen print | 6.2 x 4.9 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2373708

Photograph of a coloured photograph depicting a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900). The Prince stands and poses with his left hand on his hip.

Photograph is from a folder of photographs of paintings and artworks displayed in Prince Albert's (1819-61) rooms. This painting was displayed in Prince Albert's dressing room, on the south side.

  • People involved

    Creator(s)

    After Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
    Navy-GB

  • Markings

    annotation: (10.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ South Side [upper mount]
    annotation: [above work] Prince Alfred / [below work] PEARCE. 1858./ Coloured Photo. 9 in x 7 in [around photograph]

  • Measurements

    6.2 x 4.9 cm (image, oval)

    28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)

  • Provenance

    Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Groupings

    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
    Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Costume
            • Uniforms
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