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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910)

1852

Albumen print | 1.5 x 1.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800639

Photograph of a painting of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910). The painting is head and shoulders length. He is depicted facing three-quarters to the right, head turned half to the right. He wears a jacket and a shirt with broad collar. He has half-long hair, parted on his left side.

The painting is held in the Royal Collection, RCIN 401022.

  • Creator(s)

    After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)

    Probably Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

  • 1.5 x 1.5 cm (image)

  • Edward VII when Prince of Wales (1841-1910)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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