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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

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

1852

Albumen print | 12.7 x 12.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2905889

Photograph after a painting by Franz Winterhalter of Prince Albert Edward of Wales. The Prince is portrayed in a head and shoulders length portrait, facing the viewer.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

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

    Subject(s)

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

  • 12.7 x 12.5 cm (image)

  • Collected and arranged by Prince Albert

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