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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

WILLIAM ALFRED DELAMOTTE (1775-1863)

Prince Arthur (1850-1942)

1868 after an 1853 original

Carbon print made from original albumen photographic print | 9.1 x 6.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2906483

Photograph of a painting of a young Prince Arthur dressed as a Scotch Fusilier Guard, from a painting by Franz Winterhalter

  • Creator(s)

    William Alfred Delamotte (1775-1863) (photographer)

    After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)

    Subject(s)

    Prince Arthur, 1st Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

  • 9.1 x 6.2 cm (image)

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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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