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Prince Albert used photography to document exhibitions and works of art

After Edward Henry Corbould (1815-1905)

'The Prince Consort, 1861' c.1863-5

Albumen print | 5.0 x 4.0 cm (image, oval) | RCIN 2373712

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Photograph of a coloured photograph of a half length portrait of Prince Albert. Prince Albert faces right and gazes down at a book he holds in his left hand. He wears a dressing gown.

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

    After Edward Henry Corbould (1815-1905) (artist)

    Subject(s)
    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)
  • annotation: (12.)/ The Prince Consort's Dressing Room/ North Side [upper mount]
    annotation: [above work] The Prince Consort/ [below work] NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 1861./ Coloured Photo. [around photograph]
  • 5.0 x 4.0 cm (image, oval)

    28.0 x 34.4 cm (mount)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
    Subject(s)
    • Organisation
      • Documentation
        • Books
    • Philosophy & Psychology
      • Psychology
        • Physical and Mental Activities
          • Reading (activity)