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Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

PHILIP HENRY DELAMOTTE (1821-89)

Prince Arthur (1850-1942) as Henry VIII

1854

Albumen print | 11.3 x 7.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2905982

Photograph of a painting of a full length portrait of Prince Arthur, later The Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), dressed as Henry VIII (1491-1547). Prince Arthur poses with his right hand placed on his hip and his left hand placed by his side. He wears an ermine trimmed robe and feathered hat.

  • Creator(s)

    Philip Henry Delamotte (1821-89) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • 11.3 x 7.7 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • History of costume
            • Costume-16C
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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