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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

MOULIN ATELIER PHOTOGRAPHIQUE (ACTIVE C.1851-69)

Portrait of a man

1853

Albumen print | 21.0 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906022

Photograph of full length portrait of a man, seated and facing three-quarters to the left. He leans forward, placing his weight on his knees. He clasps his hands together in front of his body. He wears a braided jacket, pantaloons and hat and sits on a chair draped in a fabric featuring embroidered patterning.
  • Creator(s)

    Moulin Atelier Photographique (active c.1851-69) (photographer)

  • 21.0 x 15.7 cm (image)

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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs