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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)

Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

1861

Albumen print | 8.3 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800835

Photograph of Prince Albert (1819-61), seated whilst holding an open book in his hands. He is turned three quarters to the left. A small table stands on his right. On the table is a statuette of the Venus di Milo and a book.

  • Creator(s)

    Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61)

  • 8.3 x 5.5 cm (image)

    17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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