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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

'Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar' (1823-1902)

1857

Albumen print | 7.4 x 5.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800781

Photograph of a full length portrait of Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar (1823-1902) standing, facing towards the camera. He turns his head halfway to the left and gazes ahead. Prince Edward wears a jacket, waistcoat, trousers and shoes and carries a hat in his left hand. The photograph was taken in the gardens of Gordon Castle, Scotland. Prince Edward leans against a classical-inspired vase, holding a variety of plants, supported on a column.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Edward, Prince of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1823-1902)

  • 7.4 x 5.5 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • Scotland
            • Gordon Castle
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Agriculture and related techniques
        • Gardening
          • Gardens
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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