This website presents our knowledge and research on this important aspect of the Royal Collection. As of April 2026 it will not be regularly updated and new research on this topic will sit within the main website.

Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR HUGH WELCH DIAMOND (1809-86)

Study of young boy

1870 after an 1855 original

Carbon print of an original albumen photograph | 8.1 x 6.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 2800734

Photograph of a half length portrait of a young boy seated at a table. The boy faces right, his face captured in profile. The table displays a variety of scientific instruments, and the young boy holds what appears to be a glass container. The young boy wears a dark colour cap and scarf, a light colour shirt and dark colour jacket.
  • Creator(s)

    Dr Hugh Welch Diamond (1809-86) (photographer)

  • 8.1 x 6.7 cm (whole object)

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

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs