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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER WILLIAM CORDEN THE YOUNGER (1819-1900)

'Ferdinand, King of Portugal'; Ferdinand II of Portugal (1816-85)

1893 copy after an original of c. 1855

Carbon print | 15.1 x 12.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906016

Photograph of a painting of a half length portrait of Ferdinand II of Portugal (1816-85). This is a detail from a larger painting of the King painted by Corden (see RCIN 2906015). The King faces a quarter to the left. He wears military uniform with epaulettes with a sash.

The 1893 copy print is adhered over the top of the original print.
  • Creator(s)

    After William Corden the Younger (1819-1900) (artist)

    Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)

    Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ferdinand II, King of Portugal (1816-85)
  • 15.1 x 12.2 cm (image)

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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs