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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

The Comte d'Eu and Duc d'Alencon, Osborne

26 - 26 Jul 1854

Albumen print | 11.2 x 12.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906119

Photograph of The Comte d'Eu, later Prince Gaston of Orleans (1842-1922), seated on a bench on the terrace at Osborne House. On his left is seated Prince Ferdinand, Duc d'Alencon (1844-1910) who has his left arm on the shoulders of the Comte d'Eu. Both boys face the viewer and wear dark jackets with light colour trousers.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Gaston d'Orleans, Count of Eu (1842-1922)
    Ferdinand, Duke of Alençon (1844-1910)

  • 11.2 x 12.9 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • People
      • Boys
      • Children
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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