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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

JABEZ HUGHES (1819-84)

Valerie Hohenthal, Countess Uxkull (1841-78)

1883 copy after an original of 1861

Carbon print (copied from the original albumen print onto which it is pasted) | 8.3 x 5.2 cm (image) | RCIN 2800828

Photograph of Valerie Hohenthal, Countess Uxkull (1841-78) in a half-length portrait, her head is turned to her left and she holds an open fan in her right hand. The Countess is shown looking out through an open window.

  • Creator(s)

    Jabez Hughes (1819-84) (photographer)

    After Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Valerie Hohenthal, Countess Uxkull (1841-78)
  • 8.3 x 5.2 cm (image)

    17.1 x 13.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • From an album containing works collected and arranged by Prince Albert (before 1861) and by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs