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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

Head of a stag shot by Prince Albert, Drummour, 1 October 1853

1 Oct 1853

Albumen print | 8.3 x 6.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2800636

Photograph of the head of a stag shot by Prince Albert. Photographed on Drummour, 1 October 1853. The head is propped up on a wooden fence and the outline of a building is visible in the background.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • 8.3 x 6.3 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Natural Sciences & Mathematics
      • Biological sciences
        • Zoology
          • Animals
            • Mammals
              • Deer
                • Red deer
                  • Stags (male deer)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
            • Stag hunting
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs