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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'The Prince of Wales as "Winter"; Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward (1841-1910) as Winter

1893 copy of an original of May 1854

Carbon print | 19.2 x 13.1 cm (image) | RCIN 2906069

Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910), standing and facing the viewer. He leans his left arm against a wooden tripod that supports a cauldron. He wears a hat, long light colour bead, fur lined trousers, shirt and boots and a cloak. Fake snow has been attached to his hat and cloak. In the foreground lie fire kindling and an axe.

The Prince of Wales is dressed as Winter for a performance of 'Tableaux of the Seasons'.

  • Creator(s)

    Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)

  • 19.2 x 13.1 cm (image)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Engineering & Technology
        • Military engineering
          • Arms (weapons)
            • Axes
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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