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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER FRANZ XAVER WINTERHALTER (1805-73)

'The Queen and the Prince'

c.1850-60

Albumen print | 8.3 x 6.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2800663

Photograph of a sketch of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by Franz Xaver Winterhalter. The Queen and Prince are dressed in the costumes they wore to the Bal Costumé on 13 June 1851.

  • Creator(s)

    After Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-73) (artist)

    Joseph Cundall (1819-95) (photographer)

  • 8.3 x 6.5 cm (image)

  • From an album collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Toys and Decorations
          • Theatrical costumes
            • Costume-Fancy Dress
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