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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ATTRIBUTED TO JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Captain Speedy and Prince Alamayou, son of King Theodore

1883 copy after an original of 17 July 1868

Carbon print | 8.9 x 5.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2800864

Photograph of Prince Alemayehu [Alamayou] of Ethiopia (1861-79) standing on the left of Captain Tristram Speedy (1836-1911). Both wear Abyssinian dress, with a shield leaning against the legs of Captain Speedy.

The Prince was the son of Tewodros II, Emperor of Ethiopia, and was brought to England in 1868 to be educated, after the death of his parents. Captain Speedy had a house on the Isle of Wight and while there the Prince was presented to Queen Victoria at Osborne House. While on the Isle of Wight, they were photographed by Julia Margaret Cameron in July 1868 and possibly in the same year by Jabez Hughes. The Prince was buried at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
  • Creator(s)

    Attributed to Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

  • 8.9 x 5.9 cm (image)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria