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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER CHARLES THURSTON THOMPSON (1816-68)

A Quiet Moment

1868 after an original of 1854

Albumen print | 7.3 x 7.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2906106

Photograph of an unidentified young girl facing three-quarters right and looking down. She is photographed against a backdrop of leaves.

  • Creator(s)

    After Charles Thurston Thompson (1816-68) (photographer)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

  • 7.3 x 7.3 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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