Portraiture
Prince Albert was an early adopter of portrait photography
CAMILLE SILVY (1834-1910)
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910)
Jun 1861Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2900535
Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) standing, facing towards the camera. He leans against a plinth. He holds a cane in his right hand, leaning his right hand on top of the plinth, and holds a top hat in his left hand. He crosses his legs.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Prince Albert and Queen Victoria
