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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER DR HUGH WELCH DIAMOND (1809-86)

'Instantaneous Picture of a white Pony.'; Group portrait including Princess Alice (1843-78) and the Duchess of Kent (1786-1861)

1868 copy after an original of 1853

Carbon print made from original albumen print | 7 x 7.3 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800651

Photograph of an exterior group portrait featuring Princess Alice, later the Duchess of Hesse and Rhine (1843-78) the Duchess of Kent (1786-1861) and an unidentified man. Princess Alice is seated on a white horse, or 'pony', facing left. The Duchess of Kent stands on the Princess's left and rests her hand on the head of a dog. A man on a dark colour horse, wearing a top hat and dark colour jacket, is positioned behind Prince Alice.

  • Creator(s)

    After Dr Hugh Welch Diamond (1809-86) (photographer)

    William Bambridge (1819-79) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse & by Rhine (1843-78)
    Princess Victoria, Duchess of Kent (1786-1861)

  • 7 x 7.3 cm (whole object)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
          • Dogs
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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