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Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography

William Henry Southwell (1823-70)

Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910), and Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900) Apr 1860

Albumen print | 8.9 x 6.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2900269

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Photograph of a full length double portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910), and Prince Alfred, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1844-1900). The Prince of Wales is seated at a table, facing slightly towards the left. He turns his head towards the camera and gazes slightly to the right. He holds a book open on the table with both hands. Prince Alfred stands behind him, facing left, and looking down at the book. He places both hands on the back of his brother's chair.
  • Creator(s)

    William Henry Southwell (1823-70) (photographer)

    Subject(s)
    Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1844-1900)
    King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
  • annotation: The Prince of Wales/ and Prince Alfred,/ April. 1860./ Southwell. [beneath work]
  • 8.9 x 6.3 cm (image)

    31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs