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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

OSCAR GUSTAV REJLANDER (1813-75)

'Smooth Water'

1855

Albumen print | 16.2 x 12.8 cm (oval) | RCIN 2906229

Photograph of a half length portrait of a young boy wearing a sailor's cap and uniform and facing three-quarters to the right. He gazes to the right, away from the camera, and appears to smile. He poses with his hands held in front of his body. The photograph is cropped into an oval shape.

  • Creator(s)

    Oscar Gustav Rejlander (1813-75) (photographer)

  • 16.2 x 12.8 cm (oval)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Boys
      • Children
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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