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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

DR ERNST BECKER (1826-88)

The Queen, Duke of Oporto and King of Portugal, Osborne

8 Sep 1854

Albumen print | 11.4 x 13.9 cm (historic, turned back paint surface) | RCIN 2906170

Photograph of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) standing, wearing a shawl and bonnet, with her back to the viewer. Leaning over a table in right side profile is Luis, Duke of Oporto, later Luis I, King of Portugal (1838-89), who faces King Pedro V (1837-61), King of Portugal who is seated facing three-quarters to the left. He holds a piece of paper in his right hand. Taken at Osborne House, Isle of Wight.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (photographer)

  • 11.4 x 13.9 cm (historic, turned back paint surface)

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

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Great Britain
          • England
            • Isle of Wight [England]
              • Osborne Estate [Isle of Wight]
                • Osborne House
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