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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

THOMAS PEARCE (ACTIVE C. 1850S)

'Prince Arthur'; Prince Arthur, later the Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

23 - 23 Sep 1857

Albumen print | 9.9 x 13.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800787

Photograph of Prince Arthur, later the Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) seated on a horse, posed in profile, facing left. An attendant wearing a top hat and dark suit stands at the front of the horse. Prince Arthur wears highland dress. Photograph taken at Balmoral.

  • Creator(s)

    Thomas Pearce (active c. 1850s) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

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

  • 9.9 x 13.0 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Animal husbandry
          • Horses
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Costume-Great Britain
            • Costume-Scotland
              • Scottish Highland Dress
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Aberdeenshire [Scotland]
              • Balmoral Estate [Aberdeenshire]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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