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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR HUGH WELCH DIAMOND (1809-86)

Portrait of a woman in imitation of Greuze

1853

Albumen print | 8 x 6.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800653

Photograph of a woman, half-length portrait, head tilted to one side and facing the viewer; photographed in imitation of Grueze; oval format

  • Creator(s)

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

  • 8 x 6.5 cm (whole object)

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

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