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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'Master Albert Van de Weyer as Un Garde'; Albert van de Weyer (1845-74) dressed as a guard

Jan 1854

Albumen print | 17.5 x 12.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2905986

Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert van de Weyer (1845-74) standing, facing the camera. He wears the costume of a guardsman and wears a bicorne hat. He holds a rifle in his right hand and his left arm is supported on a draped support that he stands in front of.

He is dressed for a performance of  'Les deux petits Savoyards' at Windsor.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Albert Van de Weyer (1845-74)

  • 17.5 x 12.4 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Theatrical costumes
            • Costume-Fancy Dress
        • Clothing
          • Headgear
            • Hats
              • Bicorne hats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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