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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

'Re-embarkation of the Emperor and Empress of the French'

10 - 10 Aug 1857

Albumen print | 10.2 x 15.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800783

Photograph of Napoleon III (1808-73) and Eugénie de Montijo, then Empress Consort of the French (1826-1920) boarding a boat off a jetty. There are three boats around the jetty. Men on the boats hold up their oars. Photograph taken at Osborne, Isle of Wight.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Napoléon III, Emperor of the French (1808-73)
    Eugénie, Empress of the French (1826-1920)

  • 10.2 x 15.0 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Vessels (marine)
          • Boats
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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