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Portraiture

Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

UNKNOWN PERSON

Adolph, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Duke of Nassau (1817-1905), when The Duke of Nassau

1863

Albumen print | 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2908139

Photograph of Adolf, Duke of Nassau, standing facing front. He wears military uniform with Order Stars.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Duke of Nassau (1817-1905)

  • 8.5 x 5.4 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.4 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

    23.9 x 19.4 x 5.9 cm (album)

  • The Duke of Nassau, 1863. [Album: Photographs. Royal Portraits, vol.49]

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
          • cartes-de-visite
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