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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Theatre and Statue of Duke Ernest I at Coburg

or earlier

Albumen print | 16.2 x 21.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2932764

Photograph of a view of the theatre and statue of Duke Ernest I (1784-1844) in Coburg, Germany.

Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha was the father of Prince Albert (1819-61), consort to Queen Victoria (1819-1901).

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Associated with Francis Bedford (1815-94) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1784-1844)

  • 16.2 x 21.0 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Places
      • Europe
        • Germany
          • Bavaria [Germany]
            • Coburg [Bavaria]
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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