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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

MOULIN ATELIER PHOTOGRAPHIQUE (ACTIVE C.1851-69)

A Study from Life

c. 1860

Albumen print | 21.9 x 16.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906128

Photograph of a full length portrait of two women. On the left is a woman seated, wearing a nun's habit and with rosary beads hanging from her waist. She faces three-quarters to the left. On the right, seated beside the nun, is a younger woman facing three-quarters to the left. She wears a bonnet and a dark colour dress. She places her right hand on the left hand of the nun. The women pose in front of a painted backdrop comprising of a church window.

  • Creator(s)

    Moulin Atelier Photographique (active c.1851-69) (photographer)

  • 21.9 x 16.9 cm (image)

  • Loose inside an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Religion & Theology
      • Religions and faiths
        • Religious orders
          • Nuns