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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

c. 1868 copy after an original of 1843

Carbon print made from original albumen photographic print | 7.3 x 6.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2800631

Photograph of a painting of Queen Victoria by Franz Winterhalter, 1843. Head and shoulders portrait, her head is turned half to the right, shown leaning back against a cushion, her loose hair flows over her shoulder. Oval format.

  • Creator(s)

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

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

  • 7.3 x 6.1 cm (image)

    17.6 x 13.2 cm (page dimensions)

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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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