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 1854Carbon 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'.
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
- Arms (weapons)
- Military engineering
- Engineering & Technology
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- Science, Medicine and Technology
