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 2900534
Photograph of a full length portrait of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII (1841-1910) standing, facing a quarter to the right. He turns his head towards the camera and looks to the left. He leans against a plinth, placing his right hand on the plinth's top. He holds a top hat in his left hand. He crosses his legs. 'C. Silvy' is written on the base of the plinth.
Creator(s)
Camille Silvy (1834-1910) (photographer)
The Prince of Wales./ June. 1861./ [lower right corner] Silvy.
8.6 x 5.6 cm (image)
31.0 x 24.7 cm (page dimensions)
Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
