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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'Prince Alfred'; Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900)

8 - 8 Feb 1854

Albumen print | 18.5 x 10.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2905983

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900), standing, facing three-quarters to the right. He looks towards the camera. He appears in the process of playing a violin. The Prince wears a dark colour jacket, light colour shirt, mid-tone waist coat, tweed trousers and dark, leather shoes.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)

  • 18.5 x 10.9 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Music
        • Musical instruments
          • Violins
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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