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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Study of a horse

c. 1858

Albumen print | 16.2 x 21.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2906250

Photograph of a man standing with a horse underneath a slanting roof. The horse stands in left side profile with a saddle on its back. The man leans his right arm against a vertical beam and faces the viewer.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

  • 16.2 x 21.7 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
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