Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
Roger Fenton (1819-69)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales 8 - 8 Feb 1854
Albumen print | 20.0 x 15.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2900019
Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) perched on a plinth, facing towards the camera. He rests his right arm on a high table draped with fabric. He holds a cap in his right hand. He wears checked trousers, a waistcoat and jacket.
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Creator(s)
View person pageRoger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)
Subject(s)
King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910) -
annotation: The Prince of Wales./ 8th Feb: 1854./ By Mr Fenton. [beneath work]
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20.0 x 15.7 cm (image)
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Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
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